Abstract. The article conceptually describes the main tasks aimed at transport safety advancement and strengthening of national interests of Ukraine in the transport sector. It is noted herein, that the national interests in the transport sector are provided by governmental authorities, which perform their functions based on Ukrainian legislation in the field of transport safety. At the same time, they realize transport safety through implementation of the unified state policy in the field of transport safety, the system of economic, political, organizational and other measures that are adequate to the threats to vital interests of individuals, society and the State in the transport sector.

Key words: transport safety, transport sector, national interests.