Citation

Gordon SR, Robertson HD. Transp. Res. Rec. 1988; 1168: 1-8.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

There is a perception among traffic engineers that driver noncompliance with traffic control devices is a significant problem. Summarized in this paper are the results of a study of driver noncompliance at 12 signalized intersections in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area to determine whether driver noncompliance is a problem and to define its relationship to intersection operational characteristics and roadway features. The results indicated that driver noncompliance is a problem that requires attention. It was found that higher violation rates occurred at intersections with low annual average daily traffic volume levels. These high violation rates were predominant on one-lane approaches during the off-peak hours. A correlation analysis indicated moderately high associations between high traffic signal violation rates and low traffic volumes. This research study recommends that drivers, local police, and local traffic engineers be informed that driver noncompliance with traffic signals is a problem with potential safety consequences and should be addressed through education, increased enforcement and the application of sound engineering principles.

Record URL:
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/trr/1988/1168/1168-001.pdf

Language: en

Keywords

Accidents; Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings; Roads and Streets--Intersections; Automobile Drivers--Performance