The report deals with the analysis of road accident risks and the possibilities of their reduction. In the light of actual Hungarian data, the relevant national and international objectives are described and the characteristics of the greatest accident fatality risks are pointed out. On Hungarian roads, mainly passenger car occupants are exposed to fatal injuries. More than 60% of road accident fatalities occur outside built-up areas, while most of the fatalities are the consequence of head-on vehicle collisionsand single-vehicle (run off) accidents. These accident types are closely related to vehicle speeds selected deliberately by the drivers; therefore,efficient speed management is the key in improving traffic safety in the future. Measures taken in the fields of traffic safety research, legislation and infrastructure during the past years are presented, drawing to the conclusion that these were highly insufficient to date to improve considerably road traffic safety in Hungary. Finally, recommendations are set forth in view of the measures to be taken in this respect. For the covering abstract see ITRD E139491.
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