Citation

Belsham D, Lennon A, Bates L, Matthews S. J. Australas. Coll. Road Saf. 2019; 30(4): 50-59.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Australasian College of Road Safety)

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Abstract

This study explored whether a third party policing approach is appropriate for increasing young driver compliance with graduated driver licensing restrictions. Focus groups (n = 3) and semi-structured interviews (n = 24) were conducted with young drivers from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Participants (n = 39 in total) were aged 17 to 19 years and held a Provisional 1 or 2 licence. Many young drivers appreciated the involvement of their parents in their novice driving period and reported that parents provided practical support and planning strategies. There is potential for the use of a third party policing intervention to improve compliance amongst young drivers.

Key Findings
• Young drivers recognise that parents are concerned about their safety and are supportive;
• Young drivers believe that police enforcement is important for ensuring formal rules are obeyed;
• Theoretical frameworks such as third party policing may be useful in this area;
• Third party policing involves partnering with organisations or people and the availability of a legal lever to increase compliance.



Keywords
Third Party Policing, Graduated Driver Licensing, intermediate licence, teen drivers, young drivers, provisional licence

Language: en