Polish Experience of Implementing Vision Zero

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim of this study is to present an outline and the principles of Poland’s road safety strategic programming as it has developed over the last 25 years since the first Integrated Road Safety System with a strong focus on Sweden’s “Vision Zero”. RECENT FINDINGS: Countries that have successfully improved road safety have done so by following strategies centred around the idea that people are not infallible and will make mistakes. The human body can only take a limited amount of energy upon impact, so roads, vehicles and road safety programmes must be designed to address this. SUMMARY: The article gives a summary of Poland’s experience of programming preventative measures that have “Vision Zero” as their basis. It evaluates the effectiveness of relevant programmes.