THE QUERY PROJECT - European Commission - Europa

R E S u lt S o f t h E Q u E S t I o n n A I R E
56) Does the certificied reconstructionist receive a stamp, seal or
similar to document his certified status on official expert reports?
N
[12]
66
NO
YES
. . . Satisfaction with Certifying System
In a small number of countries, satisfactory certifying systems
are in place. Respondents from many countries, however, were
of the opinion that their certifying system, if existent at all, could
be greatly improved.
58) How satisfied are you with the certification system in your country?
100%
N
[16]
75%
50%
25%
0%
very dissatisfied
very satisfied
While a large number of respondents rated their satisfaction
with their country’s certifying system as ‘very dissatisfied’ or ‘dissatisfied’,
these include those which do not possess an official
certifying system. Dissatisfaction in those cases refers to the
absence of such a system.
The respondents from the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany
and Slovenia were either satisfied or very satisfied with their systems.
Those from Switzerland, Denmark and Slovakia were neither
satisfied nor dissatisfied.
Respondents from nine countries (CY, FI, FR, GR, HU, LT, LU, PL,
SE) were either dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the respective
certifying systems available to them.
The individual reasons given for the satisfaction ratings are
listed in the endnotes, responses to question 59.
Of those countries with a certification system in place, only
Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands would
like to see their respective system remain in place. Like the
Netherlands, the UK – while not having a certifying system as such
– mainly uses police officers for the reconstruction of accidents,
and also preferred to keep the system as is.
60) Would you prefer a change to a different system?
N
[17]
NO
The preferred certification system very clearly is one carried
out by a national institution. Of the respondents to this question,
10% each opted for ISO certification and for certification through
a private institution respectively, while 65% opted for certification
through either a national or a European institution (see also
endnotes, question 61).
61) If 'yes', which system would you prefer?
N
[11]
A
B
C
D
E
A: certification with an individual court
C: ISO certification
E: other *
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
* national or European institution
YES
B: certification through a national
institution
D: certification through a private institution
(but not ISO)
. . . Effect of Certification on an Expert’s working life
Respondents were asked what effect certification had on the
work a reconstructionist receives a) from private clients and b)
from the courts.
In 60% of the countries that responded to this question, certification
was seen as having a positive effect on work from private
clients, in 75% as having a positive effect on court work. Only
Poland, Slovakia and Switzerland said certification did not influence
the work an expert receives.