PREVENTING ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS INVOLVING MOTORCYCLES: IMPROVING LEGAL AND CRIMINOLOGICAL MECHANISMS

This article examines the legal, organizational, and criminological foundations for preventing road traffic accidents involving motorcycles. Alongside the convenience and economic efficiency of motorcycles, the risk factors affecting road traffic safety are explored. In particular, the role of speeding, failure to use protective equipment, insufficient legal awareness among riders, and deficiencies in road infrastructure in the occurrence of road traffic accidents is highlighted. The effectiveness of existing preventive mechanisms is assessed based on the regulatory framework of the Republic of Uzbekistan governing road traffic and relevant international practices. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the proposal of a comprehensive prevention model aimed at reducing road traffic accidents involving motorcycles. The model integrates four key stages: risk identification, preventive intervention, monitoring, and reassessment of outcomes. Furthermore, the article develops practical recommendations aimed at promoting responsible motorcycle use, enhancing road safety awareness, and preventing traffic violations at an early stage.