This cover note follows three recent literature reviews about the effects of police supervision on traffic offences. The cover note aims: (1) to indicate what the main general conclusions are about the effectiveness and efficiency of police supervision; and (2) to indicate what information might be useful for The Netherlands. Chapter 2 discusses the review by Hakkert of a limited section of the international literature. Police supervision is mentioned as one factor within the entire road safety system. Chapter 3 deals with international experience of policing drink-driving. Chapter 4 examines international experience of policing speed limits. An important finding of the Zaal's review that is relevant to The Netherlands is that consideration might be given to introducing a minimum speed limit alongside the present maximum speed limit. Chapter 5 looks at enforcing the seat belt use. An important conclusion for The Netherlands is that the integration of policing seat belt use with other policing activities is definitely cost-effective. Chapter 6 deals with policing the offence of ignoring red traffic lights. Four cameras would be sufficient for about 24 junctions with a traffic control installation, provided that the Australian 6 to 1 ratio also approximately applies to The Netherlands.
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