https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.1884
Road safety has long been one of the most serious social issues in the European Union. Analysis of statistical data reveals enormous economic costs, irreversible environmental changes, and, above all, a very high number of road accident casualties among adults, children, and adolescents. The main goal of this study is to present preventive measures aimed at reducing the number of road accident casualties among children and adolescents in selected European countries. The research methodology analysed available statistical data, prevention programmes, and legal acts regulating participation in road traffic for the age groups under consideration. The study also compares European-wide programmes with their implementation practices in selected countries. The presented material highlights the issue of protecting the youngest road users and the methods of implementing preventive measures in this area. It also emphasises the diversity of approaches adopted in individual countries, as well as the level of involvement of governmental and non-governmental entities in improving the safety of this group of road users. The analyses conducted and the conclusions drawn from them indicate numerous gaps and shortcomings of a legal, programmatic and implementation-related nature, the correction and implementation of which remain the responsibility of institutions statutorily mandated to protect children and young people in road traffic.
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