AbstractSpecial enforcement programs to increase belt use present a unique challenge in states with secondary enforcement laws. This paper reports findings from an evaluation of a combined public information and education/enforcement program to increase restraint use along a highly traveled corridor in three Michigan counties. This program (US-31 SAVE) was successful in increasing belt use at least temporarily along the special enforcement corridor. Observed belt use increased from a baseline rate of 56.7% to 65.1% during the program before slipping slightly to 62.7% after the intensive enforcement and PI&E declined (all differences significant at p < .05). This paper details program and evaluation activities and suggests future research needs to better understand the most effective mix of public information and enforcement efforts in states with secondary belt use laws.
Increasing safety belt use in a secondary enforcement state: evaluation of a three-county special enforcement program
Accident Analysis and Prevention ; 24 , 4 ; 369-383
10.07.1991
15 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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