UK public attitudes towards traffic regulation, compliance and enforcement in urban areas were examined in a study for the UK Department of Transport, through a series of group discussions among road users and a national quantitative survey. Most drivers admitted to breaking at least some types of traffic regulation, and drivers and non-drivers generally agreed on which were the most serious offenses - usually those with a perceived safety or congestion impact. Twelve factors were identified that affected compliance levels in urban areas. In addition, it was found that people have a sense of territory in their local area that may mean they ignore local regulations that are felt to be there to control through traffic. Despite the common use of personal judgment about when to comply, virtually everyone accepted the need for traffic regulation, and wanted better enforcement of certain offenses such as dangerous driving and illegal parking; where the latter caused congestion or a safety hazard there was also strong support for towing away the offending vehicle.


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    Title :

    U.K. Public Attitudes Towards Traffic Regulation, Compliance and Enforcement in Urban Areas


    Contributors:
    P. M. Jones (author)

    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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