This is a brief presentation on traffic rules violation in Nepal. It encompasses current scenario, causes, consequences and possible solution measures regarding this problem in Nepalese context. It had been presented at Pulchowk Campus, IOE as an assignment project for the subject 'Transportation Planning & Engineering' during final year of undergraduate stud y in Civil Engineering.

1. TRAFFIC RULES
VIOLATION
Nelson Kandel
075BCE084
Pulchowk Campus https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/traffic-rule-
violators-can-now-pay-fine-amount-through-online-system/

2. I. Introduction
II. Consequences
III. Causes
IV. Solution
V. C0nclusion
Overview of Presentation
| Overview Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)

3. What do you see here?
1 | Introduction Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/traffic-rule-
violators-can-now-pay-fine-amount-through-online-system/

4. What is Traffic Rules Violation?
➢Traffic Rules are certain laws implemented for smooth
operation of traffic system.
➢Act that violates the prevailing traffic rules of the country is
Traffic Rules Violation.
➢Includes following aspects:
➢Moving Violations and Non-Moving Violations
➢Major Violations and Minor Violations
2 | Introduction Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)

5. What’s wrong in this picture?
3 | Consequences Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
https://kathmandupost.com/columns/20
21/09/29/making-nepal-s-roads-safer

6. What’s wrong in this picture?
3 | Consequences Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
Pedestrian needs to show
hand gesture while
crossing road through
zebra crossing.
https://kathmandupost.com/columns/20
21/09/29/making-nepal-s-roads-safer

7. Is Traffic Violation Really a Problem?
4 | Consequences Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
https://nepal24hours.com/six-killed-
in-palpa-bus-accident-identified/
The Kathmandu Post
3rd Jan, 2022

8. Is Traffic Violation Really a Problem?
5 | Consequences Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
https://nepal24hours.com/six-killed-
in-palpa-bus-accident-identified/
Dhakal, Krishna Prasad
2018

9. Effects of Risk Behavior on Involvement in Accidents:
6 | Consequences Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
https://nepal24hours.com/six-killed-
in-palpa-bus-accident-identified/
Iverson et. al., 2004 [Norway]

10. Is Traffic Violation Really a Problem?
➢Pedestrians are not safe.
➢Road accidents accounts for 2.90% of total deaths in Nepal.
[worldlifeexpectancy.com]
➢Negligence accounts for 79.03% while over speeding accounts
for 9.87%, out of total road accidents in Nepal. [Shrestha,
2013]
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Traffic Violation is a real problem because of following consequences:

11. Why do People Violate Traffic Rules?
8 | Causes Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
Pedestrians are compelled
to violate rules due to
improper infrastructure.

12. Why do People Violate Traffic Rules?
9 | Causes Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
People are frustrated with
the system/ government.

13. Why do People Violate Traffic Rules?
10 | Causes Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
The Telegraph Online
18 July, 2022

14. Why do People Violate Traffic Rules?
11 | Causes Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
The Himalayan Times
28 June, 2019

15. Why do People Violate Traffic Rules:
➢Ignorant about the rules
➢Don’t consider Traffic Violation as a big deal
➢Irresponsibleness (over speeding, street racing)
➢Sometimes, road users are compelled to violate rules
➢Intentionally mocking the rules
12 | Causes Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)

16. Association Between Personality and Risk Behavior:
13 | Causes Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
Rundmo et. al., 2004 [Norway]

17. Association Between Personality and Risk Behavior:
13 | Causes Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
Rundmo et. al., 2004 [Norway]

18. Possible Solution Measures:
➢Practical Traffic Rules Implementation
➢Computerized Monitoring and Fining System
➢Managing proper infrastructure
➢Research on Psychological characteristics of Road Users
➢Frequent Personality Development Trainings for road users
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19. Conclusion:
15 | Conclusion Nelson Kandel (075BCE084)
➢Traffic Rules Violation accounts for almost 90% road
accidents in Nepal.
➢Driver psychological Behavior plays a huge role in accident
involvements.
➢Solution measures need to be adopted from government level
to road user level.
➢There is huge research gap regarding Traffic Rules Violation
and human behavior in Nepal.

20. References:
1. Dhakal, Krishna Prasad. "Road traffic accidents in Kathmandu valley." Journal of Health Promotion 6
(2018): 37-44.
2. Shrestha, Bikash Kumar. "Road traffic accidents in Kathmandu Valley." The Third Pole: Journal of
Geography Education 13 (2013): 54-56.
3. Iversen, Hilde, and Torbjørn Rundmo. "Attitudes towards traffic safety, driving behaviour and
accident involvement among the Norwegian public." Ergonomics 47.5 (2004): 555-572.
4. Rundmo, Torbjørn, and Hilde Iversen. "Risk perception and driving behaviour among adolescents in
two Norwegian counties before and after a traffic safety campaign." Safety science 42.1 (2004): 1-21.
5. Shinar, David, ed. Traffic safety and human behavior. Emerald Group Publishing, 2017.
6. The Kathmandu Post
7. The Himalayan Times
8. worldlifeexpectancy.com
9. www.scholnicklaw.com/2019/01/moving-vs-non-moving-violations/
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21. Thank You
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