Road safety refers to strategies, actions, and measures designed to prevent road traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities. It emphasizes safer road usage through improved behavior, infrastructure, and enforcement of traffic laws. Globally, road traffic crashes claim approximately 1.19 million lives annually, with millions more injured or disabled
Key components of road safety include:
- Education: Raising awareness about traffic rules and responsible driving habits among all road users.
- Engineering: Improving road designs, ensuring vehicle safety standards, and deploying technologies like intelligent traffic systems.
- Enforcement: Ensuring adherence to speed limits, helmet and seatbelt laws, and preventing impaired driving.
- Emergency Response: Enhancing post-crash care and rapid medical services to minimize casualties
