Work-related road accidents account for around 25-33% of all road fatalities in Britain and in the region of 250 serious injuries per week. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from Strathclyde drivers who drive as part of their work. The data show that drivers who have points on their licence or who have recently received a speeding ticket are more likely to have been involved in a road traffic accident and these accidents are more likely to have occurred during work time. This confirms the importance of educating those who drive as part of their work to slow down. The attitudes of occupational drivers and the motives surrounding the driving task are also explored. A greater understanding of the beliefs and behaviours of drivers who are at risk of being involved in a third of road traffic accidents should serve to inform more effective road safety policies. With the possible advent of a graduated penalty system, attitudes to the current points and fine system will be of interest in those who drive for work ad the security of their livelihood is most likely to be impacted by such changes. For the covering abstract see ITRD E138063.
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