An assessment of potential impacts on road safety of traffic warning systems.

Author(s)
Elvik, R. & Christensen, P.
Year
Abstract

Traffic Warning Systems, a Norwegian company, has developed a radio based system for warning of specific traffic hazards. This report contains an assessment of the potential impacts of this system on road safety. It is estimated that the number of fatalities in Norway may be reduced by about 5 each year, and the total number of injured road users reduced by around 76 each year. In addition, about 266 property-damage-only accidents can be prevented each year. A cost-benefit analysis indicates that the value of these gains in road safety is greater than the costs of installing the warning system. This applies when all cars are equipped with the system. Less than 100% compliance will reduce benefits. (Author/publisher) For the complete report see http://www.toi.no/article17930-29.html

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Library number
20101155 ST [electronic version only]
Source

Oslo, Institute of Transport Economics TØI, 2004, IV + 34 p., 21 ref.; TØI Report ; 747/2004 - ISSN 0802-0175 / ISBN 82-480-0459-7

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