Courtesy speed checks and their effect on vehicle speeds and driver attitude

The courtesy speed check (CSC) program was undertaken as a result of an increased number of speed related fatalities within the Hunter region of NSW in 2000. Known black lengths within the region which were potential fixed speed camera sites due to their crash history and high recorded travelling speeds were targeted with CSCs. A literature and internet search was initially undertaken to inform the design of the program. Laser speed feedback units measured the speeds of oncoming traffic and displayed speeds on an electronic display board. Automatic vehicle speed and classification counters were installed at survey locations facilitating the measurement of speeds at CSC sites and downstream to qualify any residual reduction in vehicle speeds. Interviews were conducted with 214 drivers who had passed a CSC in operation to extract their attitudes and self reported behaviours. Results indicated a high level of support for the CSC program, an increased awareness of vehicle travelling speed and evidence of speed reductions.

• Authors:
  • Wall, J P
  • Powell, I
  • James, K L
• Conference:
  • Local Government Road Safety Conference, 6th, 2002, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
• Publication Date: 2002

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 4p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Attitudes; Automated enforcement; Behavior; Cameras; Drivers; High risk locations; Highway safety; Public opinion; Questionnaires; Speed control; Speeding; Traffic safety; Vehicle detectors
• Geographic Terms: New South Wales
• ATRI Terms: Attitude; Crash black spot; Crash countermeasure; Driver behaviour; Public opinion; Questionnaire; Road safety; Speed camera; Speed control; Speeding; Vehicle detector
• Subject Areas: Security and Emergencies; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01443944
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 27 2012 11:47AM