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A review of the effectiveness of speed control measures in roadwork zones
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posted on 2012-01-01, 00:00 authored by Ashim DebnathAshim Debnath, R Blackman, N HaworthNoncompliance with speed limits is one of the major safety concerns in roadwork zones. Although numerous studies have attempted to evaluate the effectiveness of safety measures on speed limit compliance, many report inconsistent findings. This paper aims to review the effectiveness of four categories of roadwork zone speed control measures: Informational, Physical, Enforcement, and Educational measures. While informational measures (static signage, variable message signage) evidently have small to moderate effects on speed reduction, physical measures (rumble strips, optical speed bars) are found ineffective for transient and moving work zones. Enforcement measures (speed camera, police presence) have the greatest effects, while educational measures also have significant potential to improve public awareness of roadworker safety and to encourage slower speeds in work zones. Inadequate public understanding of roadwork risks and hazards, failure to notice signs, and poor appreciation of safety measures are the major causes of noncompliance with speed limits.
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Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland. Conference (2012 : Gold Coast, Qld.)Series
Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland ConferencePagination
1 - 11Publisher
CARRS-QLocation
Gold Coast, Qld.Place of publication
Kelvin Grove, Qld.Start date
2012-09-20End date
2012-09-21ISBN-13
978-1-921897-53-5Language
engPublication classification
E1.1 Full written paper - refereedEditor/Contributor(s)
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OSIT : Proceedings of the Occupational Safety in Transport Conference 2012Usage metrics
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