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TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE FUNCTION OF PROTECTION OF SOFT METS
TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE FUNCTION OF PROTECTION OF SOFT METS

Author(s): Anita Britvec
Subject(s): Security and defense, Transport / Logistics
Published by: INTERNACIONALNI UNIVERZITET TRAVNIK
Keywords: transport infrastructure; terrorism; protection of soft targets; terrorist attacks by vehicles;

Summary/Abstract: In recent years, terrorists have repeatedly used vehicles to attack large gatherings, resulting in a significant number of human casualties. Unlike explosives or weapons, vehicles are easily accessible to terrorists, requiring minimal training, skills and minimal preparation time to manage them. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of transport infrastructure in the function of protecting soft targets from terrorist attacks, based on an analysis of terrorist attacks by vehicles so far. A degree of protection can be achieved by interventions on existing roads by various physical barriers that force the driver to slow down the movement of the vehicle or prevent him from entering the gathering area for more people. On the other hand, controlling vehicles using digital technology can prevent or hinder terrorist attacks by vehicles. The aim of this paper is to propose effective systems for the protection of soft targets against terrorist attacks by vehicles, which it is advisable to install in transport infrastructure.

  • Issue Year: 7/2019
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 102-110
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English
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