In order to examine the attitude of different societies to speeding, the authors carried out a study of the variance between the states of the United States with regard to compliance with speed limits. Statistics for the years 1981 to 1986 were studied to identify the proportion of drivers who exceeded the 55 mph speed limit on major urban and rural roads. The selection of independent variables and regresssion analysis are discussed. Greater levels of non-compliance occurred in states having no death penalty and higher proportions exceeding 65 mph were associated with states having a lower gasoline tax. Non-compliance rates appeared to be connected with crime rates and in particular suicide. particular suicide. The authors recommend further investigation of this relationship.
Samenvatting