KILLING SPEED AND SAVING LIVES. THE GOVERNMENT'S STRATEGY FOR TACKLING THE PROBLEM OF EXCESS SPEED ON OUR ROADS

This publication sets out the United Kingdom government policy for reducing accidents caused by speeding. Statistics are provided to show the relationship between speed, accidents and casualties. The probability of serious injury to car occupants also increases with impact speed. The strategies currently being used to prevent speeding are outlined briefly. These include: a) new detection methods, such as speed cameras; b) higher penalties; c) publicity campaigns to change peoples attitudes towards speeding; d) traffic calming measures; e) use of speed limiters; and f) setting the appropriate speed limit.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Department for Transport, England

    Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street
    London,   England  SW1P 4DR
  • Publication Date: 1992

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: 18 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00632707
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
  • Files: ITRD
  • Created Date: Jul 1 1993 12:00AM