Effectiveness of traffic lights and their role in ensuring road safety

Introduction. The development of motor transport inevitably leads to an increase in traffic intensity, resulting in challenges related to ensuring the safety and comfort of road users, particularly at uncontrolled intersections and pedestrian crossings, which are areas of heightened risk for road accidents. Problem statement. The high likelihood of traffic accidents occurring at uncontrolled road intersections and pedestrian crossings necessitates the implementation of measures aimed at ensuring the safety of all road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists. Purpose. Ensuring road safety, reducing the likelihood of traffic accidents, and providing comfortable travel conditions for road users. Materials and methods. The current regulatory acts and normative documents regarding traffic control devices, particularly traffic lights, as well as statistical information on road accidents in Ukraine, have been analyzed. Results. This article examines the effectiveness of traffic lights as a means of traffic management and their crucial role in ensuring safety for all road users. It also explores the potential implementation of new technologies that can enhance the efficiency of traffic lights in regulating traffic flow and improving road safety.