DRIVER ATTITUDES AND CHOICES TOWARDS TRAFFIC LAW IN TRIPOLI, LIBYA
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Sustainable Urban Transport Research Center (SUTRA)Department of Civil and Structural Engineering Faculty of
Engineering and Built Environment University Kebangsaan Malaysia
2014
DRIVER ATTITUDES AND CHOICES TOWARDS TRAFFIC LAW IN TRIPOLI, LIBYA
Hussin A.M Yahia
International Technical Conference (ITC 2014) Seoul, Korea , 17-19 November 2014
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About 1.24 million people die each year as a result of
road accidents,
Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death
among young people, aged 15–29 years,
91% of the world's fatalities on the roads occur in
low-income and middle-income countries, even
though these countries have approximately half of
the world's vehicles,
facts
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Half of those dying on the world’s roads are “vulnerable road users”: pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles,
Without action, road traffic crashes are predicted to result in the deaths of around 1.9 million people annually by 2020, and
Only 28 countries, representing 416 million people (7% of the world’s population), have adequate laws that address all five risk factors (speed, drink-driving, helmets, seat-belts and child restraints).
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs358/en/
Source: World Health Organization, March 2013
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Key facts
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The leading cause of death
of young people aged
The leading cause of death
of young people aged
18-33 years18-33 years
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Libya – Transport sector profile at a glance
• Population 6.5 million (2009)
• Length of Highways in Libya 83,000 Km approximately
• No. of Motor vehicles registered in 2010 2.242.385• The area 1.800.000 km 22
Classification
Motor cars 67 %
Trucks 10%
Mini buses, Vans Less than 20 seats 12%
Buses 8%
Other vehicles 3%
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Road Traffic Accidents – (Magnitude of the problem in Libya )
• Around 41 accidents daily,• Around 5 to 6 people are killed daily,• Around 2375 people are killed annually,• Around 14025 people sustain non-fatal injuries annually, and• Approximately 75% road accidents are due to human errors
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Factors Influencing Traffic Accidents in Tripoli, Libya
• Increase of traffic (36 % of road accidents occur in Tripoli city),
• Unfavorable road conditions,• Deficient systems and regulations,• Errant driving,• Errant pedestrians, and • Mechanical defects of vehicles
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The main reasons for traffic accidents in Tripoli The main reasons for traffic accidents in Tripoli
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GOOD GOOD PracticesPractices
Use of seat-belts
Wearing a seat-belt reduces the risk of death among front-seat passengers by 40−65% and among rear-seat occupants by 25−75%.
Global status report on road safety, 2013
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Motorcycle helmets
Wearing a good quality motorcyclehelmet can reduce the risk of death by ± 40% and severe head injury by >70%.
Global status report on road safety, 2013
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Child restraints
Child seats can reduce deaths of infants by ±70%
Global status report on road safety, 2013
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Speed reduction
Urban speed limits should not exceed 50 km/h and local
authorities should be able to reduce speeds where necessary.
Urban speed limits should not exceed 50 km/h and local
authorities should be able to reduce speeds where necessary.
Global status report on road safety, 2013
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Respect for pedestrians
High proportion of vulnerable road users. Pedestrians and cyclists, account for around 46% of global road traffic deaths. This proportion is greater in low-income countries than in high-income countries.
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Road Safety Management – Engineering Solutions
Adoption of proper traffic Control devices is crucially considered in road safety management, Guiding the road users and thereby improve safety and efficiency of highways, Enhancing the orderly movement of motorized, non- motorized, and pedestrian traffic,