The role of pupils liaisons on traffic penalties and road traffic injuries in Iran

Abstract

Objective The role of pupils liaisons education on social discipline promotion and road traffi c injury prevention was the main objective of this study. Methods It was a before-after interventional study on 2800 pupils randomly selected from six different districts of Tehran. Data was collected by a questionnaire for children's performances and other demographic information. Validity and reliability of questionnaire was determined by content validity and test re test. Results Subjects were 2800 pupils 8-15 years (Mean and median of ages: 11 years). Overall, 47.7% of pupils were boys and others girls. In general, 85.9% of parents had positive reaction to point out of their fi lial, 11% with no reaction and only 3% were protested to fi lial pointing out. lack of seat belt use 39.1%, speaking with mobile and driving 31.8% and speeding 29.8% as major offences. Recorded offences by traffi c police before the intervention was 2789 cases (SD = 2.6). A significant differences with 17.9 percent reduction in offences were observed after intervention (2290 cases, SD = 2.6, p < 0.001). In 9 part of education which was focused by pupils liaisons there was a range of (9.9-55.6%) with signifi cant reduction (p < 0.001) except of sleepy or fatigue and mobile speaking during driving. The most offences reduction were eating and drinking during driving (92.7%). Conclusion Pupils' liaison program was effective on reduction of driving offences. The most causes of offences were eating or drinking during driving. All affairs which were educated by pupils liaisons were effective on offences reduction except mobile speaking and driving.

What are the challenges of pedestrian safety from the viewpoints of traffic and transport stakeholders? A qualitative Study

“…Such a system with the characteristics noted can manage and mediate the tra c and transport initiatives among different organizations in a comprehensive manner. In Iran, like a majority of developing countries, although limited trainings on tra c principles such as Police Aid Program (PAP) are conducted at schools (56), there is almost no credible and formal training program on tra c safety at schools and universities. Limitations of this study were di cult access to participants and gain their con dence to participate in the study.…”

Developing a national road traffic safety education program in Iran

“…In Iran, Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) are the leading cause of injuries and the second leading cause of death [1,2]. In recent years, like most of the developing countries, various interventions and programs have been designed and implemented to reduce RTIs [3][4][5][6]. Some of these interventions and programs, including severe treatment with speeding, violations, improvements to vehicle safety, and raised fines and penalties, have a moderate impact on reducing the rate and burden of accidents and some of these interventions, such as increased police funding, security of roads, speed cameras, improved emergency medical care services, and development of transportation infrastructures, especially for the rail transportation, have a slight impact on reduction of traffic accidents [7].…”

“…Different studies in Iran has shown that, despite the implementation of specific laws such as the use of seat belts, the rate of deaths has had small decline without education, demonstrating the need for education and cultural development in the country [5,15].…”