General Motor Vehicle Drivers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Drink Driving in Yinchuan and Guangzhou, China

Jia, Keqin; King, Mark; Fleiter, Judy; Sheehan, Mary C.; Ma, Wenjun; Lei, Jing; Zhang, Jianzhen

doi:10.1080/15389588.2014.1001509

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“…By inference, it is also aligning with finding that unreliable conditions and feeling of uncertainties associated with public transport in the developing countries may encourage users to shift to more reliable modes of travel whenever possible (Susilo and Joewono, 2016). Estimating factors of unprincipled behaviour by drivers, report of alcoholic drinking by drivers as one of the factors of unprincipled behaviour is in line with findings that identified alcoholic as one of two risky behaviours selected in China with its obvious impacts on the road (Bhalla et al, 2013;Jia et al, 2015b;Li et al, 2012a).…”

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Commercial Drivers’ Unprincipled Behaviour and Commuters’ Discontent: Perception from One Side of a Coin

Olapoju

2022

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Behaviours of commercial drivers have been examined to influence the choice of public transport services by commuters. This study aimed at determining issues discouraging patrons of informal public transport services. Primary data was used for this study. The primary method included the use of focus group discussions (FGDs) carried out in Shaki, Oyo State. Voluntary participation method was used to select 22 participants for the FGDs. Fourteen (14) predetermined questions were discussed among participants. Responses were transcribed and thematic analysis method was used to create main themes. Results showed that unprincipled behaviours were a common place as reported by 100% of respondents. Majority of respondents reported displeasures and desire to own private means of mobility. The study concluded that sustainable patronage of public transport service would be threatened if commercial drivers’ activities in relation to interaction with commuters are not regulated.

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Commercial Drivers’ Unprincipled Behaviour and Commuters’ Discontent: Perception from One Side of a Coin

Olapoju

2022

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“…Nevertheless, in many regions, the potential for public policy to reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents has been hindered by a lack of human and financial resources, resulting in ineffective traffic enforcement ( Jia et al., 2013 ; Jia et al., 2016 ; Jia et al., 2015 ). Despite breath alcohol testing being used to identify drivers over the limit, traffic police typically only test drivers they suspect to be over the limit, allowing many offenders to evade detection.…”

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The transition of alcohol control in China 1990-2019: Impacts and recommendations

Jiang

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International Journal of Drug Policy

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“…This high level of motorists' awareness was achieved through driver education and there is considerable evidence to support the fact that appropriate mass media campaigns are part of the toolbox for motorists' behaviour change towards safer driving and road use (Assum, 2010;Boots & Midford, 1999;Damsere-Derry et al, 2014;Jia et al, 2015;Kypri & Stephenson, 2005;Lewis, Watson, & White, 2008;Sweedler et al, 2004). These findings suggest that road safety education would be beneficial in Ghana.…”

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The Prevalence of Alcohol Use among Road Users and Its Impact on Traffic Crash Severity in Ghana

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This program of research, which was guided by Haddon's Matrix and deterrence theory conceptual frameworks, essentially had five core objectives. These objectives were examined through five independent studies. The studies were broadly interwoven to clarify understanding in three broad thematic areas relating to the impact of alcohol use on road traffic crashes in Northern Ghana: (a) general behaviour (i.e., knowledge, attitudes and practices) regarding alcohol impairment as a risk factor for ii Alcohol Use and Traffic Crash Severity in Ghana road users, (b) police reported alcohol and illicit drug use and the relative risk of road traffic crashes, and (c) the impact of alcohol use on road traffic injury severity.Study 1 (Chapter 5) primarily aimed to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding alcohol drinking and driving in three cities in Ghana. The study was a survey conducted at washing bays, lorry terminals and fuel stations. Study 1 established that 24% of all motorists and 54% of motorists who were current alcohol users reported having driven within an hour after consuming alcohol. Current alcohol users typically consume four standard drinks per drinking occasion. Further, participants who were current alcohol users were significantly more likely to be arrested for traffic violations compared with non-alcohol users. It was apparent that enforcement of drink-driving law and motorists' knowledge of the BAC law were low.

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General Motor Vehicle Drivers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Drink Driving in Yinchuan and Guangzhou, China

Abstract: The results show that there are shortfalls in knowledge of the legislation and how to comply with it and deficiencies in police enforcement. In addition, there was evidence of drink driving and drink riding at high levels in both cities. Recommendations are made to address these issues.

Cited by 8 publications

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Commercial Drivers’ Unprincipled Behaviour and Commuters’ Discontent: Perception from One Side of a Coin

Commercial Drivers’ Unprincipled Behaviour and Commuters’ Discontent: Perception from One Side of a Coin

The transition of alcohol control in China 1990-2019: Impacts and recommendations

The Prevalence of Alcohol Use among Road Users and Its Impact on Traffic Crash Severity in Ghana

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