Methods and means of renewing the park of road vehicles in Lithuania

Abstract

The role of road transport in the life of the society and its harmful effect on the environment and human health are discussed. The stock of road transport facilities is considered from the perspective of the vehicle age, and the respective classification is offered. A number of legal documents of Lithuanian Republic concerning the safety of traffic as well as some means and methods allowing the stock of road vehicles in Lithuania to be updated and renewed, while reducing their fuel consumption and harmful effect on the environment and increasing traffic safety on Lithuanian roads, are considered.