7. IMPROVING THE SITUATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY ON STATE ROADS, INCLUDING THE SECTIONS OF STATE ROADS PASSING THROUGH SETTLEMENTS The consequences of endangering the safety of road traffic7 are significant human and material losses. We have a twofold impact in this field. On the one hand, the increased number of traffic participants on state roads, which can be expected in the future, increases the probability of traffic accidents, while on the other hand, the technological progress, modern road infrastructure and development of adequate legal framework (primarily through the transposition of EU regulations and acceptance of good practice) can have a favourable impact on the situation of traffic safety on state roads. The improvement of the traffic safety situation will be influenced by the strengthening of human and material capacities and the introduction of new ways of traffic police work. It is difficult to achieve success using traditional methods of organisation, management and planning. A new approach based on strategic thinking is needed to increase the impact, reduce the risk, improve the use of resources and promote an active attitude towards the protection and improvement of organised traffic and towards reducing the rate of traffic accidents and other harmful consequences. The aim is to mitigate the consequences (reducing the number of deaths and serious bodily injuries) caused by non-compliance with traffic regulations, as well as to provide an effective and efficient protection of traffic safety, thus contributing to the overall system of security. 7 Outcome indicators Baseline 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Reduced number of persons killed in traffic accidents on state roads in the Republic of Serbia Share of persons killed on state roads in the total number of persons killed in traffic accidents Up to 1.8% Up to 4.3% Up to 6.9% Up to 9.5% Up to 12.1% Reduced number of persons seriously injured in traffic accidents on state roads in the Republic of Serbia Share of persons seriously injured in traffic accidents on state roads in the total number of persons seriously injured in traffic accidents Strategic Police Plan 2018 – 2021 13 Up to 1.4% Summary of the classified version of the Strategic Police Plan for the period 2018 – 2021 Up to 2.8% Up to 4.1% Up to 5.5% Up to 6.9%