ROAD SAFETY: ANALYSIS OF ETYMOLOGICAL CONTENT AS AN OBJECTIVE COMPONENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL POLICE

AHANIN, B. YU. · 2021 · Crossref

DOI: 10.32844/2618-1258.2021.5.3.1

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This paper addresses the inadequacy of current legal definitions and administrative frameworks governing road safety in Ukraine, a critical issue highlighted by persistent high rates of traffic accidents and fatalities. The author, B. Yu. Aganin, argues that while statistical data confirms that existing rules for safe behavior in transport processes are insufficiently effective, the root cause lies in the fragmented and often obsolete terminology used in Ukrainian legislation. The research is motivated by the urgent need for state authorities, particularly the National Police, to establish a coherent administrative-legal basis for managing road safety as a component of public order. The study employs a doctrinal and legal analysis of Ukrainian normative acts, international conventions, and scientific literature. The author examines the etymological and legal content of key terms such as "road traffic," "safety," and "road traffic safety." The analysis reveals that while these terms appear in various laws and regulations, their definitions are inconsistent, adapted to specific regulatory needs, or derived from acts that have lost validity. For instance, definitions found in the 1968 UN Convention on Road Traffic, the 1993 Law of Ukraine "On Road Traffic," and various Ministry of Internal Affairs orders are either absent, outdated, or contradictory. The author also reviews scholarly interpretations, noting that "safety" is a dynamic phenomenon rather than a static characteristic, dependent on the minimization of risks through regulated social relations. The main finding is that the current legislative framework in Ukraine lacks a unified, legally binding definition of "road traffic safety," leading to administrative inefficiencies. The paper proposes a comprehensive authorial definition: road traffic safety is a state of regulated social relations where risks to road users are minimized by public entities through a complex of state, regional, and local management, security, and protective measures. This approach aims to prevent physical and moral harm to individuals, damage to the environment, and loss of material values. The author concludes that strategic documents, including the National Strategy for Road Safety, must adopt a consistent terminological apparatus to ensure effective implementation. The significance of this work lies in its contribution to administrative law and public policy. By clarifying the conceptual foundations of road safety, the paper provides a basis for improving the administrative activities of the National Police. It emphasizes that a well-formed traffic safety management system, grounded in clear legal definitions and constant risk monitoring, is essential for preventing accidents. The study calls for legislative reform to align Ukrainian standards with international best practices, ensuring that road safety is treated as a unified object of administrative-legal relations rather than a collection of disparate regulatory requirements.

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