Fondzenyuy, S.K.; Fowo, C.S.; Tezong, S.L.F.; Usami, D.S.; Persia, L. Self-Reported Speed Compliance and Drivers Speeding Behaviour in Cameroon. Preprints2024, 2024030107. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0107.v1
APA Style
Fondzenyuy, S.K., Fowo, C.S., Tezong, S.L.F., Usami, D.S., & Persia, L. (2024). Self-Reported Speed Compliance and Drivers Speeding Behaviour in Cameroon. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0107.v1
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Fondzenyuy, S.K., Davide Shingo Usami and Luca Persia. 2024 "Self-Reported Speed Compliance and Drivers Speeding Behaviour in Cameroon" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0107.v1
Abstract
Speeding is a significant global issue, with disparities in speed outcome and speed research between low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries (HICs). This study aims to address speed research gaps by examining the prevalence of self-reported speeding and factors influencing drivers' speeding behavior (SB) using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). An online survey involving 387 anonymous drivers was conducted in Yaoundé. Results showed that all drivers reported exceeding speed limits, with 81% exceeding by 5km/h, 12% by 10km/h, and 7% by more than 10km/h in urban areas. On highways, 54% reported exceeded the limit by more than 10km/h. Age, driver's license, and gender showed significant associations with speed limits non-compliance. The study results suggests that the TPB can be useful in assessing speeding behavior, as the inclusion of TPB variables led to a more than 50% proportionate increase in SB variance. Structural equation modeling revealed attitude towards speeding as the strongest predictor of speeding intention (SI), along with certain demographics indirectly influencing SB through SI. Perceived behavioral control (PBC) and SI directly influenced SB. These findings emphasize the potential of interventions targeting attitude, intentions, and perceived behavioral control to modify speeding behavior and improve road safety.
Keywords
road safety; speeding behavior; speed compliance; speeding intention; theory of planned behavior; low- and middle-income countries
Subject
Social Sciences, Transportation
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