Abstract. The article examines special aspects of the concept of motor vehicle safety and the concept of transport safety. The problems and prospects of motor vehicle safety were given herein. A wide range of internal and external threats, which impair transport safety of the country were observed. Along with the concept of transport safety threat, a classification of transport safety threats was introduced. It was concluded, that further development of transport system and provision of its stable operation in conditions of transport safety refer to strategic tasks of the State. 

Key words: automobile transport, motor vehicle safety, transport safety, threats.