Perceptual deterrence versus current behaviours: A study into factors influencing drug driving in Queensland
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Article Title | Perceptual deterrence versus current behaviours: A study into factors influencing drug driving in Queensland |
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ERA Journal ID | 4274 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Freeman, James (Author), Watling, Christopher (Author), Davey, Jeremy (Author) and Palk, Gavan (Author) |
Journal Title | Road and Transport Research: a journal of Australian and New Zealand research and practice |
Journal Citation | 19 (3), pp. 3-13 |
Number of Pages | 11 |
Year | 2010 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 1037-5783 |
Abstract | A range of interventions are being implemented in Australia to apprehend and deter drug driving behaviour, in particular the recent implementation of random roadside drug testing procedures in Queensland. Given this countermeasure has a strong deterrence foundation, it is of interest to determine whether deterrence-based perceptual factors are influencing this offending behaviour or whether self-reported drug driving is heavily dependent upon illicit substance consumption levels and past offending behaviour. This study involves a sample of Queensland motorists (N = 898) who completed a self-report questionnaire that collected a range of information, including drug driving and drug consumption practices, conviction history, and perceptual deterrence factors. The aim was to examine what factors influence current drug driving behaviours. Analysis of the collected data revealed that approximately 20% of participants reported drug driving at least once in the last six months. Overall, there was considerable variability in the respondents' perceptions regarding the certainty, severity and swiftness of legal sanctions, although the largest proportion of the sample did not consider such sanctions to be certain, severe or swift. In regard to predicting those who intended to drug drive again in the future, a combination of perceptual and behavioural-based factors were associated with such intentions. However, a closer examination revealed that behaviours, rather than perceptions, proved to have a greater level of influence on the current sample's future intentions to offend. This paper further outlines the major findings of the study and highlights that multi-modal interventions are most likely required to reduce the prevalence of drug driving on public roads. |
Keywords | Drug Driving, Deterrence, Drug Behaviours |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520402. Decision making |
520103. Forensic psychology | |
420604. Injury prevention | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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