Increasing the use of seat belts through Selective Traffic Enforcement Programmes.

Author(s)
Grant, B.A. Wilson, R.J. & Dussault, C.
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Abstract

This paper deals with increasing the use of seat belt in Canada through Selective Traffic Enforcement Programmes (STEPs). These programmes combine increased and high visibility police enforcement of the seat belt wearing law for a preset period of time with publicity about the increased enforcement and the effectiveness of seat belts. Feedback to the community about the number of police charges laid, and the changes in the seat belt wearing rate are provided during and after the programme has been completed. To illustrate the effectiveness of STEPs to increase the use of seat belts, two examples are presented in more detail. Furthermore, some of the costs and benefits associated with STEPs are described. Finally, the issues associated with programmes designed to encourage behaviour change through increased enforcement are discussed.

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Library number
C 233 (In: C 221 [electronic version only]) /73.3 /83.1 /91.2 / IRRD 847901
Source

In: Enforcement and rewarding : strategies and effects : proceedings of the International Road Safety Symposium in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 19-21, 1990, p. 69-73, 15 ref.

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