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The impact of traffic law enforcement on road accident fatalities in Botswana
Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management | Vol 5, No 1 | a77 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v5i1.77
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Submitted: 30 November 2011 | Published: 30 November 2011
Submitted: 30 November 2011 | Published: 30 November 2011
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Thuso Mphela, University of Botswana, South AfricaFull Text:
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Botswana has one of the highest rates of increase in road traffic accidents and fatalities in the world. The amendment of road laws came with stricter penalties for road offences which included higher fines and longer jail terms. This study uses multiple regression analysis subjecting variables to backward stepwise regression with a view to assessing the impact traffic law enforcement has had on fatalities in Botswana after the review of the Traffic Act of Botswana in 2008. The study uses secondary data and interview data obtained from law enforcers. The findings reveal that the enforcement of the new road laws has achieved little in the reduction of fatalities. Increasing the minimum driver licensing age may be a panacea to road accidents. Licensed drivers in the age group 30 to 45 years have the lowest rate of fatalities. The study questions the ability of punitive policies (i.e. road fines) to reduce fatalities. It offers that driver behaviour should be studied to come up with relevant policies.
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