Abstract
One of the biggest problems of constantly growing transport sector is traffic safety. Innovative technologies are an effective tool to deal with the following issue. In order to ensure efficient and coordinated development of intelligent transport systems, it is essential to know their individual performance and impact on traffic safety. This article gives the summary of the effect of intelligent transport systems on road traffic safety. The aim of the research is to highlight intelligent transport systems and intelligent transport systems applications which have the greatest positive impact on traffic safety. To achieve this aim, meta-analysis of previous studies and analysis of experts interviews was carried out. The research consider the following thirteen driver support and control systems regarding their potentials to reduce the number of fatalities: average speed control system, stationary speed cameras, “Alcolock” ‒ application of drunk driver detection, “eCall” system, variable speed limit sign, red light violation detection cameras, forbidden maneuver detection system, vehicle identification system, variable message boards, intelligent road studs, incident detection system, weighin- motion system and seat belt control system.
Highlights
Transport sector is one of the most important area in today’s economy and society
In 2015, the record €13.1 billion investment plan for the transport sector was adopted by the European Commission
The effect of automatic emergency call system eCall and drunk driver detection system “Alcolock” on traffic safety was calculated based on the assumption that distribution of these systems is 100% (100% of vehicles are equipped with these systems)
Summary
Transport sector is one of the most important area in today’s economy and society. According Eurostat data, the transport industry in European Union (EU) directly employs around 10 million people and accounts for about 5% of gross domestic product (GDP). From 2012 to 2015, there has been a 16% increase in the number of vehicles on the roads all over the world. Transport sector still receives great attention in EU. In 2015, the record €13.1 billion investment plan for the transport sector was adopted by the European Commission. It is important to ensure the smooth, efficient, safe, and free movement of people and goods across the EU by using all modes of transport. One of the main objectives of the European Union’s transport policy is to improve traffic safety
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