The handbook of road safety measures

• Other Authors: Elvik, Rune.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2009.
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Subjects: Transportation > Automotive > General.; Road transport industries.; Highway engineering.; Roads > Safety measures.; Roads > Design and construction.; Traffic safety.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781848552517 (electronic bk.); 9781786359568 (ePUB)
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (1124 p.) : ill.
• Item Description: Includes index.

The second edition of the "Handbook of road safety measures" (previously published in 2004) gives state-of-the-art summaries of current knowledge regarding the effects of 128 road safety measures. It covers all areas of road safety including: traffic control; vehicle inspection; driver training; publicity campaigns; police enforcement; and, general policy instruments. With many original chapters revised and several new ones added, extra topics covered in this edition include: post-accident care; DUI legislation and enforcement; environmental zones; and speed cameras.