Course Introduction
It has been predicted that traffic fatalities will be the sixth leading cause of death worldwide and the second leading cause of death in developing countries. Traffic enforcement strategies are extremely important in any successful road safety strategy. However, there is no standard package of enforcement strategies that is suitable for all situations, environments, and cultures. Therefore, the aim of this review is to describe nine different enforcement strategies. This information is needed to understand the various enforcement types and solutions and to decide the proper solution to ensure that a program is effective at improving safety.
Course Outline
The course was developed to discuss several traffic enforcement strategies. It will provide the definition of each strategy. Previous studies in the literature will be discussed. The capabilities of the strategies and their effectiveness will be presented. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy will be included.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will learn the definition, advantages, and disadvantages of the following strategies:
• Demerit Point System
• Red-light Cameras
• Fixed-Speed Cameras
• Mobile Speed Cameras
• Police Enforcement
• Rewarding Safe Drivers
• Defensive Driving Courses
• Community Service for Traffic Tickets
• Driver Behavior Cameras
