Key international legal acts in the field of road safety: classification and application peculiarities

Abstract

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the main international legal acts in road safety, their classifi cation, and the features of their application in modern conditions. The system of international documents regulating road safety is sues, including UN conventions, European agreements, resolutions, and action plans of international organizations, is investigated. The effectiveness of implementing international standards in countries with different levels of economic development is an alyzed, and the main challenges facing the global road safety system are identified. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of statistical data for 2020–2025, which demonstrates global trends in road traffic injuries and the effectiveness of applying international legal instruments.