Citation

Koushki PA, Al-Ghadeer M. Transp. Res. Rec. 1992; 1375: 1-7.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

In spite of growing concern over the seriousness of driver noncompliance with traffic rules and regulations in the rapidly developing countries of the Persian Gulf region, the extent and magnitude of this problem has never been addressed. The results of a study of driver noncompliance with traffic regulations at 16 intersections in the capital and in a medium-sized urban area in Saudi Arabia are reported. A total of 7 hr per intersection, covering four daily peak and off-peak periods, was spent for data collection.

FINDINGS indicated that the problem of driver noncompliance with traffic control measures is, by far, greater than that observed in urban areas of the United States. Analysis of correlations was performed to examine degrees of association between violations and intersection size, location, land use (type and intensity), traffic volume, and time of day. Chi-square and T-tests were performed to ensure that the outcomes were not by chance. Time of day and volume of traffic demonstrated a significant relationship with traffic violations at intersections. Increased enforcement, improved level of awareness concerning safety implications, and modification of deficiencies in geometric designs were recommended as essential components of a comprehensive plan to improve driver compliance with traffic rules and regulations.

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Language: en