Edukacja dzieci i młodzieży w zakresie bezpieczeństwa ruchu drogowego w wybranych państwach Unii Europejskiej: dobre praktyki i rekomendacje dla Polski

Maurycy Donder

doi:10.21852/sem.1884

Published: 2026-06-06

Vol. 47 No. 1 (2026)

Road Safety Education for Children and Young People in Selected European Union Countries: Good Practices and Recommendations for Poland

Maurycy Donder

Seminare. Studies in Youth and Society

Section: Articles

https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.1884

Abstract

Road safety education is an important component of protecting children and young people and reducing road traffic casualties. This article compares the design and implementation of preventive and educational measures in Poland and selected European Union countries. The study combines descriptive analysis of Polish police road accident statistics for 2023–2024 with comparative document analysis of road traffic legislation, prevention programmes, the ROSE 25 project, and initiatives from Austria, Belgium, Slovenia, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and France. In 2024, Poland recorded 1,741 accidents involving children aged 0–14, resulting in 50 deaths and 1,838 injuries, confirming the urgency of the problem. The analysis shows that well-developed models embed road safety education in long-term strategies, emphasise practical skills, involve parents and local communities, and coordinate the activities of schools, public authorities, the police, and non-governmental organisations. In Poland, implementation remains fragmented: road safety content is dispersed across school subjects, teacher preparation and practical training are insufficient, parental participation is limited, and responsibility for coordination is unclear. The article recommends strengthening institutional coordination, preparing specialist educators, increasing practical instruction, engaging families and local stakeholders, and extending road safety education beyond the formal school setting.

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road safety education, children and young people, road traffic injury prevention, road safety programmes, good practices, policy implementation, European Union

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Donder, M. (2026). Road Safety Education for Children and Young People in Selected European Union Countries: Good Practices and Recommendations for Poland. Seminare. Studies in Youth and Society, 47(1), 201–216. https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.1884

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