The role of the Municipal Guard in Kielce in shaping road traffic safety

Research objective: The aim of the article is to determine the role of the Municipal Guard in Kielce in shaping road traffic safety by analyzing its activities and initiatives at the local level. The focus is placed on the practical aspects of the Guard’s operations in the field of transport safety. Methodology: The study applies a literature analysis method, combined with the examination of legal acts and statistical data on interventions carried out by the Municipal Guard in Kielce. It also incorporates information from official websites, media reports, and institutional records. This approach made it possible to identify the main areas of the Guard’s activity and to assess their impact on road traffic safety. Main findings: The Municipal Guard in Kielce actively contributes to enhancing road traffic safety through the deployment of patrols, enforcement of parking regulations, educational activities, and information campaigns. It cooperates with schools and other educational institutions, and its actions yield tangible outcomes in maintaining public order and local security. Application of the study: The findings may be applied in municipal policymaking, traffic management, public safety education, preventive action planning, and the development of transport safety strategies in other urban areas. Originality/Novelty of the study: The article offers a novel perspective by analyzing the specific role of the Municipal Guard as a key actor in the local road traffic safety system. It highlights the importance of the Guard’s educational and preventive activities, which are rarely examined in depth in the existing literature.