BECEP 2026 Conference
20th International Conference
9. - 11. september 2026
Hotel Patria, Štrbské Pleso
01.04.2026 - 30.04.2026
Registration of a technical paper for the conference
11.05.2026
Notification to authors regarding the acceptance of their submission
18.05.2026 - 21.08.2026
Registration of participants
14.08.2026
Submitting articles and advertisements
to the proceedings
Acknowledgements
The 19th annual international conference focused on road safety was held under the auspices of the Minister of Transport of the Slovak Republic. The conference program reflected current challenges in the field of transport infrastructure, legislative changes, new technologies, and improving road safety, which were also discussed in the opening speech by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic, Ing. Igor Choma.
The event was attended by more than 130 experts from various fields – representatives of public administration, research institutions, local government, and the private sector.
Foreign participation was enriched by experts from Mexico, Switzerland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Among the distinguished guests were:
- Gerardo José Yánez Porcayo (Mexico) – with a case study of a road in the state of Puebla
- Peter Wijnands (Germany) – with a contribution on safe mobility for pedestrians and the visually impaired
- Ingvar Krieger (Switzerland) – with a contribution on a new approach – Barriers against falling poles without drilled anchors
- and other experts in the field of transport engineering and research, whose lectures were very interesting.
The conference included expert lectures, themed blocks, and interactive discussions with participants. New technologies, safety features, and research project outputs were also presented.
Conference Objective
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the International Conference on Road Traffic Safety, the event aims to build on the long-standing tradition of professional gatherings and create a prestigious platform for presenting the latest scientific findings, research, and practical experience in the field of traffic safety. The conference will promote professional dialogue among the academic community, research institutions, public administration, law enforcement agencies, and experts from the field.
The event will focus on the exchange of knowledge, the presentation of innovative solutions, and discussion of current road safety challenges. The goal is to identify effective measures to reduce traffic accidents and strengthen the protection of the lives and health of all road users.
Conference Topics
Current trends and challenges in road safety
Analysis of traffic accidents and identification of risk factors
Transport infrastructure and its impact on road safety
Intelligent transport systems and modern technologies in transport
Use of data, statistics, and digital tools in traffic safety management
Legislation, transport policy, and strategic road safety management
Prevention of traffic accidents and education of road users
Safety of vulnerable road users
The role of emergency and rescue services in traffic accident response
The future of mobility and its impact on road safety.
The future of mobility and its impact on road safety.
Scientific and Professional Committee
Ing. Daniela ČANIGOVÁ
Slovak Road Association, Branch at SSC
Ing. Ivan DOHNAL
Slovak Road Administration (SSC)
Organizing Committee
Ing. Lukáš DROBNÝ
Národná diaľničná spoločnosť, a.s. (Natioanl Motorway Company)
mjr. Mgr. Dušan KNOTEK
Presidium od the Police Force of the Ministry of Interior of SR
JUDr. Roman TÖRÖK
Ministry od Transport of SR
Ing. Radovan BAKYTA
Ministry od Transport of SR
Program
Wednesday 9.9.2026
18:30 - 19:30
Registration
Thursday 25. 9. 2025
08:30 - 09:30
Registration
09:30 - 10:15
Conference opening
10:15 - 11:15
1. Conference Block
11:15 - 11:45
Coffee Break
11:45 - 13:00
2. Conference Block
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch
14:30 - 15:45
3. Conference Block
15:45 - 16:15
Coffee Break
16:15 - 17:30
4. Conference Block
17:30 - 19:00
Free time
19:00 - 00:00
Social Evening
Piatok 26. 9. 2025
10:00 - 11:30
5. Conference Block
1. Conference block
- Traffic Accident Rate in the Slovak Republic
Juraj Tlacháč, Presidium of the Police Force of the Slovak Republic - Experience with the Use of Restraint Systems in the Czech Republic
Čestmír Kopřiva, Directorate of Roads and Motorways, Czech Republic - Data-Oriented Evaluation of Road Safety Indicators with a Focus on Vulnerable Road Users and the Role of Preventive Activities in the Implementation of the BESIP 2021–2030 Strategy
Lukáš Kadula, Alena Daňková, Tomáš Neřold, Transport Research Centre, Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic
- Discussion
2. Conference block
- Road Transport Safety from the Perspective of Selected Indirect Indicators in the Context of the TRENDLINE Initiative
Pavol Kudela, Radovan Madleňák, Jana Tothová, Barbora Luhová, University of Žilina - How to Identify Risks on Roads: Road Safety Inspections and Accident Locations
Pavel Havránek, Transport Research Centre, Czech Republic - Road Traffic Safety Over the Years at IVSC Banská Bystrica
Miloš Kreth, Slovak Road Administration - Periodic and Routine Maintenance of the Federal Toll-Free Road Network
Gerardo José Yáñez Porcayo, SCIICE, Mexico
- Discussion
3. Conference block
- Motorway Challenge: SAFELY EVERYWHERE
National Motorway Company (NDS, a.s.) - D1xD4 Motorway Junction – It Is Not Just an Intersection
Maroš Demjan, Juraj Synak, NDS, a.s. - Management of Night Traffic at Signal-Controlled Intersections According to TP 117 in Practice
Martin Noskovič, Pavol Vlachovič, Alfonz Lančarič, ALAM s.r.o. - ISO 39001 as a Tool for Systematic Road Traffic Safety Management – Implementation of the New SNAS Accreditation Scheme
Štefan Král, Jana Mária Obernauer, Jaroslav Remža, SNAS – Slovak National Accreditation Service
- Discussion
4. Conference block
- The Human Factor in Traffic Safety: Psychological Mechanisms of Risky Driver Behaviour
Karol Kleinmann, Salvus s.r.o. - Navtech 360° Radar System Increases the Safety of Our Roads
Martin Ostrihoň, Graham Jennings, emst s.r.o. - Camera Systems in the Višňové Tunnel
Ivan Remeň, Miroslav Gejdoš, Patrik Burdel, DELTECH, a.s. - “ROLLING BARRIER” Guardrail System
Richard Kopeček, Hakom, s.r.o.
- Discussion and Conclusion of Day 1
5. Conference block
- Evaluation of Roads in Operation and the Pilot 150 km/h Speed Project
Michal Caudr, Directorate of Roads and Motorways, Czech Republic - Accident Locations in 2025 and Selection of Road Sections for Road Safety Inspections in Accordance with Act No. 249/2011 Coll. on Road Infrastructure Safety Management
Zuzana Drgon, Lucia Pavlíková, Ivan Dohnal, Slovak Road Administration - The Impact of Pavement and Bridge Quality on Road Traffic Safety
Daniela Čanigová, Zsolt Benkó, Rudolf Janotka, Slovak Road Administration - Pedestrian Traffic Safety in Municipalities Along the Dukovany Power Plant Completion Routes
Martin Lipl, HBH Projekt spol. s r.o., Czech Republic - Implementation of Modern Materials for Increasing the Safety of Road Infrastructure
Matúš Jaremko, Jean-Pierre Sarouphim, FRP Technologies s. r. o.
- Final Discussion and Official Closing of the Conference
Program
- Road Accident Statistics in the Slovak Republic
- Experience with the Use of Restraint Systems in the Czech Republic
- Data-Driven Evaluation of Road Safety Indicators Focusing on Vulnerable Road Users and the Role of Preventive Activities in Implementing the BESIP Strategy 2021–2030
- Road Transport Safety from the Perspective of Selected Indirect Indicators in the Context of the TRENDLINE Initiative
- How to Identify Road Risks: Safety Inspections and Accident Locations
- Periodic and Routine Maintenance of the Federal Non-Tolled Road Network
- Motorway Junction D1×D4 – More Than Just an Interchange
- Motorway Challenge: SAFETY EVERYWHERE
- Road Traffic Safety over the Years at IVSC Banská Bystrica
- Night Traffic Management at Traffic Signal Systems in Accordance with TP 117 in Practice
- ISO 39001 Standard as a Tool for Systematic Road Traffic Safety Management – Implementation of the New SNAS Accreditation Scheme
- The Human Factor in Traffic Safety: Psychological Mechanisms of Risky Driver Behaviour
- Navtech 360° Radar System Enhances the Safety of Our Roads
- Camera Systems in the Višňové Tunnel
- „ROLLING BARRIER" Guardrail System
- Assessment of Roads in Operation and a Pilot Project for 150 km/h Speed Limit
- Accident Locations for 2025 and Selection of Road Sections for Road Safety Inspections under Act No. 249/2011 Coll. on the Management of Road Safety
- The Impact of Road Surface and Bridge Quality on Road Traffic Safety
- Pedestrian Safety in Municipalities along the Construction Routes of the Dukovany Power Plant
- Implementation of Modern Materials to Enhance Road Infrastructure Safety
Participation Fee
The registration fee covers the costs of the conference’s organizational and technical support, venue rental, the electronic proceedings, a participant package containing the program and promotional materials, refreshments during breaks, one lunch, and a discussion and social evening. The registration fee must be paid by August 21, 2026, at the latest.
Participation Fee
230 €
Participation Fee for SCS Members (Members od the Slovak Road Society)
190 €
Participation Fee for Presenters (1 member of the author team)
140 €
*All prices include VAT.
Registration for participants will open on May 18, 2026. You can register using the online form on the conference website www.becep-konferencia.sk, or you can send the completed registration form to the organizing committee’s email address lucia@smileagency.sk no later than August 10, 2026.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the conference fee, and each participant is responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation. Each participant must make their own reservation at the PATRIA Hotel (Wellness Hotel PATRIA, Štrbské Pleso 33, High Tatras) directly with the hotel via email at recepcia@hotelpatria.sk. The agreed pricing terms after entering the promo code BECEP 2026 are:
SINGLE Room
130 €/night
DOUBLE Room
145 €/night
*The room rate includes breakfast, access to the wellness center, and parking. A local accommodation tax of €3 per person per night applies.
*All prices include VAT.
Scientific Paper
Conference participants have the opportunity to actively contribute to the program through their scholarly papers and presentations. Registration is available via the online form on the website www.becep-konferencia.sk or by sending the completed form to the organizing committee’s email address lucia@smileagency.sk no later than April 30, 2026. The application must include the full title of the paper, the authors’ names, and a brief abstract of approximately 10 sentences.
Company Presentation
We offer companies the opportunity to present and participate in the organization of the BECEP 2026 conference. The following forms of collaboration are available:
Company presentation as part of the program during breaks (advertisement – video, presentation, logo; not a technical presentation)
600 €
Product or promotional display in the partner zone at the conference itself (table, panel, banner, product display, etc.)
600 €
The logo published in the conference promotional materials, in the electronic proceedings, and on the BECEP conference website
550 €
*All prices include VAT.
Photo Contest BECEP
Do you have an interesting, unusual (unique, original) photo related to road traffic and traffic signs? Enter the contest by sending your photo to the organizer’s email address lucia@smileagency.sk, no later than September 4, 2026, with the subject line “BECEP PHOTO CONTEST.”
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