Deterrence of drug driving: The impact of the ACT drug driving legislation and detection techniques
Project report
Title | Deterrence of drug driving: The impact of the ACT drug driving legislation and detection techniques |
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Report Type | Project report |
Authors | Armstrong, Kerry (Author), Watling, Christopher N. (Author) and Davey, Jeremy (Author) |
Institution of Origin | Queensland University of Technology |
Number of Pages | 63 |
Year | 2014 |
Publisher | NRMA-ACT Road Safety Trust |
Place of Publication | Brisbane, Australia |
Web Address (URL) | https://acrs.org.au/files/roadsafetytrust/1403696326.docx |
Abstract | The study sought to explore the initial impact of the ACT's implementation of roadside oral fluid drug screening program. The results suggest that a number of individuals reported intentions to drug drive in the future. The classical deterrence theory variables of certainty of apprehension, severity and swiftness of sanctions were not predictive of intentions to drug drive in the future. In contrast, having avoided apprehension and having known of others that have avoided apprehension were predictive of intentions to drug drive in the future. Increasing perceptions of the certainty of apprehension, increased testing frequency, and increased awareness of the oral fluid drug screening program could potentially lead to reductions of drug driving and result in safer road environment for all ACT community members. |
Keywords | drug driving; deterrence; detection technique |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520402. Decision making |
420604. Injury prevention | |
520103. Forensic psychology | |
Public Notes | There are no files associated with this item. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7008/deterrence-of-drug-driving-the-impact-of-the-act-drug-driving-legislation-and-detection-techniques
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