Strategic Recommendations For Road Safety Public Policy: A Literature Review

Abstract

This study analyzes the effectiveness of public policies aimed at improving road safety by evaluating their capacity to reduce traffic accidents through regulatory, educational, and urban governance approaches. Based on a literature review, quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, and review studies published between 2019 and 2025 in the Scopus and SciELO databases were examined. After applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, 29 publications were selected, highlighting the importance of institutional planning, road safety education, and policy monitoring to mitigate traffic accidents. The results show that combining updated regulatory frameworks, awareness campaigns, and technological enforcement systems significantly contributes to reducing road deaths and injuries. It is concluded that integrated, evidence-based public policies with active citizen participation offer an effective, adaptable, and sustainable path to strengthening road safety, especially in urban contexts across Latin America.