Науково-технічний прогрес і правопорушення у сфері безпеки дорожнього руху та експлуатації транспорту: окремі ракурси проблеми

The article is devoted to the analysis of the impact of scientific and technological progress in general and in thetransport sector, in particular, on the state of the so-called transport-dependent crime. At the same time, it is claimed thatit is not only about offenses committed by road users and transport operators, but also about those related to autonomousaccess to and control of vehicles.However, all these offenses are mediated by the harmful legal awareness of a person, who can be both a directparticipant in road traffic and the operation of transport, and a person who uses autonomous access to transport and itsopportunities to commit any offences, in particular, violent and terrorist-oriented, without being such a participant. Thearticle demonstrates with specific examples the connection between the achievements of scientific and technical progressin the field of motor transport and the increase in opportunities that this progress gives to criminals whose actions areconnected with the transport system. Such a connection affects the dynamics of risks for the safety of citizens and their property, and also illuminates the achievement of scientific and technical progress in a somewhat unexpected perspective.It is concluded that the last two scientific and technical revolutions influenced the development of the motor transportsector, determining both its current state and the problems associated with compliance with the state of legality duringthe operation of vehicles.The author’s statements regarding the manifestations of scientific and technical progress in the motor vehicle sectorare supported by public opinion, which allows us to draw a conclusion about its main «markers». These include:comfortable conditions of movement, speed of movement and safe operation of vehicles.Key words: scientific and technical progress, scientific and technical revolution, motor vehicles, offenses.