Determinants of Speeding Behavior of Drivers in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)

摘要: Speeding behavior is a complex problem that requires full understanding of drivers' attitudes and beliefs. Such could lead to effective design robust interventions improve the speeding drivers. In this article, beliefs sample 402 drivers from Al Ain are analyzed using framework Theory Planned Behavior as reference. fourth largest city in United Arab Emirates, located about 120 km Dubai. A multiple regression analysis was applied assess relationship between self-reported The results indicated significant association behavior. were also explored context demographic characteristics This study recommends strengthening law enforcement by particularly increasing police patrols introducing tougher fines reduce excessive speeding. Other alternatives such awareness campaigns for building might yield long-term positive influence on driver However, these would take time, and, without presence tighter speed controls through enforcement, may not be very effective.