Problem
Speeding
Other Names:
Excessive speed of motor vehicles Nature:
The speed of a vehicle should be entirely under the control of the driver. Proceeding at a speed that is excessive in view of the traffic conditions is a common contributory cause of accidents.
Incidence:
A Dutch study has shown that reducing the speed limit by 10 percent leads to a 50 percent drop in accidents. A report by the European Transport Safety Council includes a rough calculation that a speed reduction of just 5 kph could save 11,000 lives in the EU and prevent 180,000 injuries per year.
Broader Problems:
Reckless drivingRoad traffic violations Aggravates:
Road traffic accidentsInadequate road maintenanceEnvironmental degradation from high-speed roads Strategies:
Researching road safety Subject(s):
Transportation, Telecommunications → Motor vehiclesTransportation, Telecommunications → Roads
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST