This paper briefly reviews the current state of knowledge with respect to the use of legislation, enforcement and education to promote traffic safety. Legislation can be a very strong policy instrument to promote traffic safety. Examples are given of major changes in road user behaviour and accidents associated with the introduction of new legislation. These examples also show that the effects of new laws may erode over time. To sustain the effects of legislation in the long term, effective enforcement is needed. Factors that influence the effects of enforcement are discussed and accident modification functions associated with enforcement are presented. Challenges in maintaining a high level of enforcement in the long run are discussed. Finally, the possibilities of motivating road users to adopt safer behaviour by means of education are discussed. It is concluded that some educational measures may improve safety, but that not all educational measures are likely to do so. Characteristics of the more effective educational measures are discussed.


    Access

    Check access

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Legislation, Enforcement and Education for Traffic Safety: A Brief Review of the Current State of Knowledge


    Additional title:

    Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2021-05-20


    Size :

    17 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





    Child Passenger Safety Legislation: Implementation and Enforcement

    Lawless, E. W. / Siani, T. A. | SAE Technical Papers | 1984


    Road safety legislation - persuasion as an alternative to enforcement

    Joslin, P. D. / Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development / European Conference of Ministers of Transport et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1991


    Traffic law enforcement and public safety

    Hall, L.M. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1928