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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Libyan knowledge level of on traffic law by gender

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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%.


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Child restraints

Child seats can reduce deaths of infants by ±70%


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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.


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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,

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Lack of respect for traffic lights

The bad behavior for some drivers

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Use hand phone while driving

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Excessive speed (over-speeding)

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Lack of respect for traffic laws

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Sharing the road with pedestrians

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