Attitudes and behavior of drivers towards traffic accidents as well as factors Influencing RTA in Tripoli, Libya

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International Technical Conference (ITC 2014)
Seoul, Korea , 17-19 November 2014
DRIVER ATTITUDES AND CHOICES TOWARDS
TRAFFIC LAW IN TRIPOLI, LIBYA
Hussin A.M Yahia
Sustainable Urban Transport Research Center (SUTRA)
Department of Civil and Structural Engineering Faculty of Engineering
and Built Environment University Kebangsaan Malaysia
2014

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facts
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,

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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).
Source: World Health Organization, March 2013
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs358/en/

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Key facts
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The leading cause of death
of young people aged
18-33 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 km22
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

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Libyan knowledge level of on traffic law by gender

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GGOOOODD PPrraaccttiicceess
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 motorcycle
helmet 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.
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,

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The bad behavior for some drivers
Lack of respect for traffic lights

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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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