This paper describes a trial high enforcement campaign in the Republic of Ireland. The effect of the operation on casualty figures as compared with a control area showed little change over the research period. There were problems with continuity and representativeness of the data. A change was recorded in the contribution to casualty figures of the behaviour being targeted: speeding, drink-driving, and non seat-belt wearing. An increase was seen in the proportion of speed-related fatal accidents in the treatment area. The effects of the operation on driver expectations and compliance showed greater perception of the likelihood of being caught but little increase in compliance. The overall evidence suggests that the high-intensity campaign had low effectiveness, although comparable and valid data are needed for the control area. For the covering abstract see ITRD E116025.
Samenvatting