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ADAPTATION OF ATC/ATP TECHNOLOGY IN FUTURE AUTOMOBILE DESIGNS. By JOSHUA ODELEYE PRINCIPAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER NIGERIAN INSITUTE OF TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY (NITT), P.M.B. 1148, ZARIA, NIGERIA. E-MAIL: joshuaodeleye@ Mobilephone: 234-803-590 5619 Abstract. Despite the indispensability of automobiles in the modern society automobile technology is paradoxically regarded as one of the unfortunate things to happen to this generation because of its susceptibility to accidents. And, researches have confirmed that over-speeding among motorists, is one of the notable factors that underscored the persistent of ignoble carnages on various road networks globally, particularly in the developing countries. This paper, thus assessed the functionality and workability of Automatic Trains Control/Protection (ATC/ATP) technology in the railways in future automobile. This is a safety device that aptly combines the complementary advantages and potentials of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to harness and enhance safety in the rail transport. Consequently, this paper recommended the adaptation of ATC/ATP technologies in future automobile designs, such that in-built ICTs components in automobile will enhance safety on the road by alerting and/or warning vehicles occupants of inherent dangers promptly, as well as checking the reckless attitudinal posture and negative behavioural tendencies; such as over-speeding that usually lead to occurrence of fatal road accidents, among future motorists. Keywords: Speed, Safety, Accident, ICTs, ATC/ATP. Introduction Globally automobile enjoys exclusive patronage in carriage of goods and people. Research attributed this to its flexibility in rendering door-to-door services over time and space. Hence, the impact of automobile is been felt in all aspects of human socio-economic, political and cultural activities. Ironically, automobile has been highly susceptible to road accident. Despite the ad