FOLK CRIME REVISITED

The author discusses the nature of traffic law violation based upon recent studies of traffic accidents and traffic violators. He concludes that the basic problem in attempting to control the driver through law or education is that the behavior with problematical consequences is generally due to negligence and not to criminal intent. The most hopeful approach to controlling the unfortunate aspects of motorized life may come from technology, in the form of design improvements for both vehicles and roadways. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  Criminology

  275 South Beverly Drive
  Beverly Hills, CA  United States  90212
• Authors:
  • Ross, H L
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 71-84
• Serial:
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crimes; Highway design; Traffic crashes; Traffic regulations; Traffic violators; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Traffic laws
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00141756
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Criminal Justice Service
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 4 1977 12:00AM