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Citation

Elvebakk B. Safety Sci. 2015; 79: 298-304.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ssci.2015.06.013

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In order to improve road safety, a number of strategies have been employed, ranging from safety campaigns, training and education, to changed regulations, stricter enforcement, infrastructural improvement and safer vehicles. The system of road traffic has traditionally been quite liberal, with low barriers to entry and respect for the privacy of individuals, as long as they abide by regulations. Arguably, the success of road safety work has come at the price of increased paternalism. The aim of this paper is threefold: first, to give a brief presentation of conceptualisations of paternalism, and their relevance to road safety. Second, to point out some of the influences leading to increased use of paternalistic measures in road safety work. Finally, I will try to define to what extent and in which situations overtly paternalistic measures appear to be (or are perceived to be) unacceptable to the public.

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