The importance of speed measurements in road traffic

The paper discusses the importance of road traffic measurements, presents the methods used for speed measurement, and the significance of these analyses from the perspective of road safety.1. INTRODUCTION
“The speed of vehicles in road traffic can be considered from many perspectives: from the point of view of the observer and the driver, the employer and the law enforcer, or the victims” [9]. In each case, we focus our attention on different aspects of speed assessment. Considerations regarding speed in road transport, regardless of whether it is the transport of people or cargo, concern two fundamental issues: first – the impact of speed on reducing travel time, or essentially transit time, and second – how the pursuit of the shortest execution time will affect issues related to safe operation in road transport. In this case, it is necessary to specify the guidelines for the functioning of road transport in accordance with traffic engineering principles. It is therefore worth asking the question: why do we perform speed measurements?
2. ROAD TRAFFIC MEASUREMENTS AND STUDIES
Road traffic measurements and studies are one of the fundamental branches of traffic engineering. They form the basis for analyses and decisions in the planning and design of road solutions, as well as in solving problems related to traffic management and organization [10]. (…)

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