scholarly journals BLUE-LIGHT BRIGADES AND THE POLITICS OF BAD DRIVING

Obiter ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charnelle van der Bijl
Keyword(s):  
Blue Light ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Criminal Liability ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
The Road ◽  
Right Of Way ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Form Part ◽  
Shed Light

The so-called blue-light brigade “bullies” who form part of the VIP Protection Unit continue to present a formidable danger to other road users and have become the controversial focus of media attention. (The VIP units are deployed to protect persons who qualify as VIPs (“Very Important Persons”).  Notably in the Western Cape, the intention has been expressed to introduce provincial legislation in an attempt to curb incidents of VIP blue-light brigade bullying. Although a Western Cape cabinet resolution was taken in November 2010 to the effect that blue lights and sirens were to be removed from provincial ministerial vehicles in the Western Cape, this decision does not have an impact on the other provinces. In the absence of specific legislation relating to the VIP units, the purpose of this article is to attempt to shed light from a criminal-law perspective, on the key issue of how far the possible “immunity” enjoyed by VIP units extends where road users are bullied for right of way or are injured or killed. Various offences will be investigated to establish under which provisions (if any) the VIP members may be held criminally accountable. This article will firstly analyse the road-traffic regulations and possible exemptions which may be applicable to VIP units. Secondly, the criminal liability of the VIP units will be examined with reference to some of the possible crimes and defences applicable. Lastly, constitutional issues in the context of blue-light brigades will be investigated.

scholarly journals ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGNS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS FOR YOUNG ROAD USERS

ICCD ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 601-606
Author(s):  
Widodo Budi Dermawan ◽  
Dewi Nusraningrum
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Road User ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Accident Data

Every year we lose many young road users in road traffic accidents. Based on traffic accident data issued by the Indonesian National Police in 2017, the number of casualties was highest in the age group 15-19, with 3,496 minor injuries, 400 seriously injured and 535 deaths. This condition is very alarming considering that student as the nation's next generation lose their future due to the accidents. This figure does not include other traffic violations, not having a driver license, not wearing a helmet, driving opposite the direction, those given ticket and verbal reprimand. To reduce traffic accident for young road user, road safety campaigns were organized in many schools in Jakarta. This activity aims to socialize the road safety program to increase road safety awareness among young road users/students including the dissemination of Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation. Another purpose of this program is to accompany school administrators to set up a School Safe Zone (ZoSS), a location on particular roads in the school environment that are time-based speed zone to set the speed of the vehicle. The purpose of this paper is to promote the road safety campaigns strategies by considering various campaign tools.

scholarly journals Exploring the Informal Communication of Driver-to-Driver on Roads: A Case Study of Durban City, South Africa.

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jacob Adedayo Adedeji ◽  
Xoliswa Feikie
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Road User ◽  
Novice Drivers ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Hand Signal ◽  
On The Road

Road traffic fatality is rated as one of the ten causes of death in the world and with various preventive measures on a global level, this prediction is only placed on flat terrain and didn’t reduce. Nevertheless, road users’ communication is an essential key to traffic safety. This communication, be it formal or informal between the road users is an important factor for smooth traffic flow and safety. Communication language on roads can be categorized into; formal device-based signal (formal signal), formal hand signal (formal signal), informal device-based signal (informal signal), and informal gesture-based signal (everyday signal). However, if the intent of the message conveys is not properly understood by the other road user, mistakes and errors may set in. Overall, the formal signal is based on explicit learning which occurs during the driving training and the license testing process and the informal, implicit learning occur during the actual driving process on the road unintentionally. Furthermore, since the informal signal is not a prerequisite to driving or taught in driving schools, novice drivers are clueless and thus, might have contributed to errors and mistakes which leads to traffic fatalities. Therefore, this study seeks to document the informal means of communication between drivers on South African roads. Consequently, a qualitative semi-structured interview questionnaire would be used in the collection of informal signals, which were predominantly used on South African roads from driving instructors and thereafter, a focus group of passengers’ car, commercial and truck drivers will be used to validate the availability and their understanding of these informal signals using a Likert-type scale for the confidence level. In conclusion, the information gathered from this study will help improve road safety and understanding of road users especially drivers on the necessity of communication and possible adaptation for other developing countries.

scholarly journals THE REFORM OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE WILL CONTINUE

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (71) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Uldis Krastiņš
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
The Other ◽  
Complex Composition ◽  
The Road ◽  
Scope Of Application ◽  
Criminal Penalties

The article substantiates the view that approved on the 9th of January 2009 by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Latvian Republic, the concept of policy of criminal penalties and adopted on the 13th of December 2013 by the Saeima, the numerous changes in the Criminal Law (CL), should be considered as the beginning of the reform of criminal law of Latvia. In particular, in CL, now is written the principle non bis in idem, the prohibited analogy in the criminal law, from the criminal law is excluded the institute of repetition of criminal acts in all its forms and thereby the scope of application of real set of acts. The author of the article points out that were developed also the other draft amendments and supplements in the CL, for example, regarding the special confiscation of property, the expansion of the content of the estimating concept of essential damage, the other interpretation of criminal acts in the road traffic is suggested, as well as the other forms of guilt in the criminal acts with the complex composition.

scholarly journals Factors increasing safety of the disabled road users

2018 ◽  
Vol 231 ◽  
pp. 03006
Author(s):  
Monika Ucińska ◽  
Ewa Odachowska
Keyword(s):  
Road Traffic ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Significant Degree ◽  
World Health ◽  
Safe Driving ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Users ◽  
The World ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Health Organization

A report by the World Health Organization indicates that over one billion people in the world are affected by some form of disability or have limited fitness, and 200 million have difficulties in functioning [1]. In Poland, according to the statistics, there are 7.5 million people with functional limitations, including almost 2.5 million those in a significant degree [2]. Many people with different dysfunctions drive vehicles, among this group there are also older people, who, with age experience the reduction of many functions affecting the safe driving of the vehicle. To assess some factors increasing the safety of disabled participants in the road traffic, selected psychomotor aspects have been verified. This article presents analyses related to determining the capabilities of people with disabilities depending on whether the disability was congenital or acquired. These drivers were also compared with non-disabled road users. Psychomotor performance was checked using the DTS (Driver Test Station) device. It was noticed that people with acquired disability do better in the majority of tests measuring both pressure forces and reactions of particular limbs in comparison with people with a congenital disability. The research presented sets the direction for further explorations, mainly due to the small group of respondents, but they can nevertheless form the basis for further hypotheses and their verification.

scholarly journals Specifics of road safety inspection in tunnels

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-38
Author(s):  
Emir Smailovic ◽  
Boris Antić ◽  
Dalibor Pešić ◽  
Slaviš Beronja
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Road Network ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Road Tunnels

Tunnels are underground passages, placed horizontally, which serve to lead the road through them. In order to fulfill its purpose in road traffic, the tunnel must fit into the traffic infrastructure and as such not create an obstacle in movement and enable the movement of vehicles from entrance to exit without danger, but with increased restriction of freedom of lateral evacuation. Tunnels are among some of the most risky parts of the road network, primarily due to space constraints, where there is a possibility of a traffic accident. Managing the risks associated with the passage of road traffic, and in particular the safety of traffic in tunnels, is a serious problem in many countries. With the growing number of road users, it is necessary to adopt stricter standards regarding road tunnels. In addition to meeting these safety standards, factors such as operational requirements, economic efficiency, energy efficiency and state-of-the-art technology should also be taken into account when planning and equipping tunnels.

scholarly journals Exploring the Informal Communication of Driver-to-Driver on Roads: A Case Study of Durban City, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jacob Adedayo Adedeji ◽  
Xoliswa E Feikie
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Road User ◽  
Novice Drivers ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Hand Signal ◽  
On The Road

Road traffic fatality is rated as one of the ten causes of death in the world and with various preventive measures on a global level, this prediction is only placed on flat terrain and didn’t reduce. Nevertheless, road users’ communication is an essential key to traffic safety. This communication, be it formal or informal between the road users is an important factor for smooth traffic flow and safety. Communication language on roads can be categorized into; formal device-based signal (formal signal), formal hand signal (formal signal), informal device-based signal (informal signal), and informal gesture-based signal (everyday signal). However, if the intent of the message conveys is not properly understood by the other road user, mistakes and errors may set in. Overall, the formal signal is based on explicit learning which occurs during the driving training and the license testing process and the informal, implicit learning occur during the actual driving process on the road unintentionally. Furthermore, since the informal signal is not a prerequisite to driving or taught in driving schools, novice drivers are clueless and thus, might have contributed to errors and mistakes which leads to traffic fatalities. Therefore, this study seeks to document the informal means of communication between drivers on South African roads. Consequently, a qualitative semi-structured interview questionnaire would be used in the collection of informal signals, which were predominantly used on South African roads from driving instructors and thereafter, a focus group of passengers’ car, commercial and truck drivers will be used to validate the availability and their understanding of these informal signals using a Likert-type scale for the confidence level. In conclusion, the information gathered from this study will help improve road safety and understanding of road users especially drivers on the necessity of communication and possible adaptation for other developing countries.

scholarly journals Penegakan Hukum Undang Undang Nomor 22 Tahun 2009 Tentang Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan Terhadap Pengendara Anak Usia Sekolah di Wilayah Kota Malang (Studi Kasus Pada Satuan Lalu Lintas POLRESTA Malang)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Firman Widyaputra*
Keyword(s):  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Road Transportation ◽  
The Road ◽  
Sociological Approach ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Community Behavior ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The City

The condition of transportation as one of the pillars of the movement of people from one place to another safely, comfortably, quickly, cheaply in accordance with the environment, with the increasing growth rate of motor vehicles (four-wheeled and two-wheeled) is not balanced with the physical road, so that more dense road transportation, especially in the city, with the socio-economic development of the community will affect parents who provide concessions to their children who have not met the age of driving a motor vehicle, especially two wheels. Thus it will affect the road traffic and will result in the occurrence of violations and accidents. The approach to be used is a normative juridical approach or statutory approach, namely research that examines laws relating to road traffic and transportation in accordance with Law No. 22/2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation. In addition to this approach, the authors also carried out a sociological approach which can empirically be known symptoms of changes in  community behavior towards social development in society related  to road users in Malang. Existence in legislation relating to road users in traffic  can  be obeyed  and minimize the occurrence  of violations, crime, safety and comfort, and accidents. Thus the violation of the law will be reduced and order will be well realized. 

scholarly journals Applying the five-pillar matrix to the decade of action for road safety in Qatar: identifying gaps and priorities

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e000233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Consunji ◽  
Ahammed Mekkodathil ◽  
Aisha Abeid ◽  
Ayman El-Menyar ◽  
Hassan Al-Thani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Initial Period ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
The Road ◽  
Young Drivers ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Arabic And English

IntroductionRoad traffic injuries (RTIs) are the leading cause of preventable death in Qatar; consequently, the country has participated in the Decade of Action for Road Safety (DoARS) coordinated by the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration (UNRSC). Its goal is to reduce the number of road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2020, by implementing road safety activities, in the areas of road safety management, safer roads, safer vehicles, safer road users and postcrash response, the five pillars. This study will evaluate the initiatives and programs implemented in Qatar, during the initial period of the DoARS.MethodsA retrospective process evaluation of the compliance of national road safety activities in Qatar, with global indicators for the DoARS set by the UNRSC was conducted. A web-based online and electronic media search, in both official languages of Qatar: Arabic and English, for data and information on completed or ongoing road safety initiatives and activities implemented in Qatar, from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2016, was supplemented by personal consultation with relevant stakeholders in the road safety field.ResultsThere was complete compliance for Pillars 1 (Road Safety Management) and 2 (Safer Roads), whereas Pillars 4 (Safer Road Users) and 5 (Postcrash Response) met most of the DoARS indicators, and Pillar 3 (Safer Vehicles) complied with none.ConclusionQatar must continue to implement its present road safety activities within the Action Plan for the DoARS to achieve its goals by 2020. It must, however, implement more new efforts to require safer vehicles and make road users safer, especially those at the highest risk, that is, young drivers, occupants and workers.Level of EvidenceLevel IV.

Strength of the semitrailer’s roof in the aspect of road traffic safety

2018 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 285-293
Author(s):  
Mirosław Nader ◽  
Krzysztof Kielczyk
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Road Vehicles ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Traffic Safety ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Minimum Requirements ◽  
European Standards

Stable and slidable roofs of the semitrailers are usually characterized by low weight and easy handling, which equals directly into comfort of use, longevity of the system and the time needed to open or close. However, not always an operational advantages of roofs go hand in hand with their durability, especially in the snowfall situation or sudden changes of the road lane by a set of vehicles: a truck tractor – a semitrailer. The analysis of homologation regulations shows that today there are no precise requirements and physical testing / strength methods for assembled roofs of the semitrailers as components. The test methods for complete vehicle bodies (including the roof), which have destructive nature, are described in European standards, e.g. EN 12642:2017 "Securing of cargo on road vehicles – Body structure of commercial vehicles – Minimum requirements" [6], internal German regulations, e.g. VDI 2700:2004 "Securing of loads on road vehicles" [8] or Directive DCE 9.5:2008 ”Load security for transportation of load containers on utility vehicles in road traffic” [7]. A non-destructive, possible to perform, testing method for the roof as a component - is calculation method. The results of the performed tests allow to conduct development works over improving the vehicle’s system security (including the introduction of new semitrailers roofs design solutions and verification of existing ones). The carried out strength tests give possibilities to optimize and adapt the roofs to the transported loads, e.g. stable lifting roofs used in transport of divisible loads, or sliding roofs used in the transport of non-separate loads. The strength testing of the semitrailer’s roofs is highly justified from the point of view of securing the load and safety of passengers, drivers and other road users primarily. The requirements and limitations of the mentioned testing methods are not - in the authors opinion - 100% of realistic and possible deformation during the real vehicle’s road traffic. On the other hand, the cited documents exists as recognized regulators in the international arena of the road traffic legislation. The work’s aim is demonstrating the benefits of using reinforced roofs in all types of the semitrailer’s bodyworks.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN PERTOLONGAN DAN PERAWATAN KORBAN TABRAK LARI YANG MENGAKIBATKAN KEMATIAN DI KOTA PEKANBARU TAHUN 2017-2019 BERDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 22 TAHUN 2009

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 242
Author(s):  
Agus Romeidin ◽  
Sudi Fahmi ◽  
Ardiansah Ardiansah
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Deterrent Effect ◽  
Legal Subject ◽  
The Road ◽  
Vehicle Owner ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Traffic Violations ◽  
Hit And Run ◽  
The Law

This article discusses the application of help and care for hit-and-run victims that have resulted in death in the city of Pekanbaru. However, the reality in the field is that it cannot be implemented optimally. This  is because it is very difficult to find the hit-and-run perpetrator, to be held accountable for his actions, and the families of the victims / heirs to get assistance from the vehicle owner, which is regulated in Law 22 of 2009 corcening Road Traffic and Transportation. Hit-and-run cases that are not revealed by the police, become delinquent cases every year. This type of research is research conducted by identifying in the law on how the effectiveness of the law applies in society. The conclusion is tha it cannot be implemented effectively yet, because there is no clarity and firmness on the legal subject of road administrator. So it is not clear who should be responsible for traffic accidents caused by demaged roads. Efforts are pre-emptive efforts by providing outreach to all levels of society, regarding the prevention and impact of non-compliance with traffic regulations. Preventive measures (prevention), namely, installing traffic signs along the road as a guide for road users fot the creation of safety, security, order and smoothness of road traffic and transportation, as well as conducting regular patrols. Repressive measures (prosecution) which aim to provide a deterrent effect against the perpetrators of traffic violations that cause accidents resulting in death. Keywords: Application; hit-and-run; death.ABSTRAKArtikel ini membahas tentang penerapan pertolongan dan perawatan korban tabrak lari yang mengakibatkan kematian di kota pekanbaru. Namun kenyataan di lapangan, bahwa beum dapat dilaksanakan secara maksimal. Hal ini disebabkan sangat sulit mencari pelaku tabrak lari, untuk diminta  pertanggungjawaban atas perbuatanya, dan keluarga korban/ahli waris mendapatkan bantuan dari pemilik kendaraan, yang telah diatur dalam Undang-Undang Nomor 22 Tahun 2009 tentang Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan. Kasus tabrak lari yang tidak terungkap di kepolisian, menjadi tunggakkan perkara setiap tahunnya. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian yang dilakukan dengan cara mengadakan identifikasi hukum bagaimana efektivitas hukum itu berlaku dalam masyarakat. Kesimpulan adalah adalah masih belum dapat dilaksanakan secara efektif, karena belum ada kejelasan dan ketegasan tentang subyek hukum penyelenggara jalan. Sehingga belum ada kejelasan pula siapa yang harus mempertanggungjawabkan kecelakaan lalu lintas yang diakibatkan rusaknya jalan. Upaya adalah upaya pre-emtif dengan memberikan penyuluhan di seluruh lapisan masyarakat, tentang pencegahan dan dampak dari ketidakpatuhan terhadap peraturan lalu lintas. Upaya preventif (pencegahan) yaitu, pemasangan rambu-rambu lalu lintas di sepanjang jalan sebagai petunjuk bagi para pengguna jalan demi terciptanya keselamatan, keamanan, ketertiban, dan kelancaran lalu lintas dan angkutan jalan, serta melakukan patroli secara rutin. Upaya represif (penindakan) yang bertujuan untuk memberikan efek jera, terhadap pelaku pelanggaran lalu lintas yang menimbulkan kecelakaan berakibat kematian.

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