The Role of Transport Technologies in Children's Road Safety and Traffic Education

Authors

Tjaša Camplin
University of Primorska, Faculty of Education
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8934-0416
Sašo Živković
Intermatic, d. o. o
Miha Marič
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organisational Sciences
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6689-7944
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.7.2026.7

Synopsis

This chapter addresses road safety with a focus on the role of modern traffic monitoring and information systems and their importance for child safety in kindergartens and schools. The aim of the study was to examine how technology, infrastructure, and traffic education are interconnected and how different stakeholders (educators, parents, kindergarten management, local communities, and experts) perceive their effectiveness in everyday traffic practice. The theoretical part is based on a systematic literature review covering road safety, traffic education, behavioral factors, and the use of intelligent transport systems. The empirical part is based on a qualitative study conducted using semi-structured interviews. The findings indicate that participants recognize the important role of technology in improving safety; however, they emphasize that the key factor remains proper traffic education and cooperation between institutions. The results highlight the need for a holistic approach combining education, infrastructure, and technological solutions. Overall, the findings suggest that integrating these elements effectively can significantly contribute to reducing traffic risks and improving long-term traffic safety culture.

Author Biographies

Tjaša Camplin, University of Primorska, Faculty of Education

Tjaša Camplin is a third-year student of preschool education at the Faculty of Education, University of Primorska. She completed the High School for Preschool Education in Ljubljana (SVŠGUGL). She is interested in working with children, young people, and people in general, especially in the fields of psychology, creativity, relationships, sociology, and personal development. In all these areas, she also actively participates both within her studies and outside of schooling. She participates in various projects, volunteer activities, etc. in different fields. She also gains experience through practical work in the educational environment (camps, holiday programs, work in kindergarten). She therefore researched theme traffic and technologies from the field of traffic education and safety.

Koper, Slovenia. E-mail: tjasa.camplin@gmail.com

Sašo Živković, Intermatic, d. o. o

Sašo Živkovič is the director of Intermatic Ltd., a company operating in the field of traffic technologies, road safety systems, and digital traffic management solutions. He actively participates in the development and implementation of intelligent transport systems and promotes cooperation between industry, research, and education. His work focuses on improving road safety, supporting data-driven decision-making, and developing innovative traffic solutions.

Ljubljana, Slovenia. E-mail: saso@intermatic.si

Miha Marič, University of Maribor, Faculty of Organisational Sciences

Miha Marič, Ph.D., is a researcher in the field of leadership, management and organizational sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana. He is currently employed as an associate professor at the University of Maribor’s Faculty of Organizational Sciences. His research interests are power, leadership, organizational behavior, human resource management, organization and management. He is the author of numerous original scientific articles, professional articles, papers at scientific conferences, scientific monographs, and was an editor and reviewer. He also participates in research projects and consulting work.

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: miha.maric@um.si

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Prometna varnost v lokalnem okolju: problemsko-učno sodelovanje z Intermatic d.o.o.

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325-416

Published

July 22, 2026

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Camplin, T., Živković, S., & Marič, M. (2026). The Role of Transport Technologies in Children’s Road Safety and Traffic Education. In M. Marič & S. Živković (Eds.), Prometna varnost v lokalnem okolju: problemsko-učno sodelovanje z Intermatic d.o.o. (pp. 325-416). University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.7.2026.7