Citation

Baldwin DG. HSRI Res. Rev. 1980; 10(4).

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, University of Michigan Highway Safety Research Institute)

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Abstract

Since misconceptions about road liability law can lower the quality of road authorities' decisions in efforts to keep their roads reasonably safe, it is recommended that the basic concepts of road liability law be integrated into procedures and guidelines for decision-making. This knowledge can eliminate unjustified concerns, improve decision-making, and lower the potential legal liabilities of a road authority in suits resulting from traffic accidents. The costs of this effort include expenditure of time and money, education of personnel, and careful review and improvement in internal communications, road inspection systems, and recordkeeping systems.