Citation

Trinca GW. J. Traffic Med. 1992; 20(4 Suppl): 143-148.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, International Association for Accident and Traffic Medicine)

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Abstract

The incidence of road traffic deaths and injuries in motorized and motorizing countries is compared. The particular problems of developing countries are identified and the continuing quest for mobility throughout the world questioned. The case of Australia is examined where road accidents were costing the country more than 6,000 million dollars a year. A number of measures are outlined which were introduced to reduce this figure including the compulsory wearing of seat belts, the compulsory wearing of helmets by cyclists and motor cyclists, random breath testing, graduated driving licenses and high- mounted central braking lights. Figures are given for the reduction in casualties. It is concluded that to reduce road trauma a comprehensive strategy administered by a separate agency is required.

International Symposium "Road Traffic Accidents", February 9-12 1992 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Proceedings of the International Part (SIC).