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Connecticut statewide sTEP wave evaluation.

Lori L Geary1, Katherine A Ledingham, Susan C Maloney

  • 1Preusser Research Group, Inc., 7100 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611, United States. lgeary@preussergroup.com

Journal of Safety Research
|October 11, 2005
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Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (sTEPs) increase seat belt use. Continued enforcement is recommended as data shows consistent gains, though a plateau may be near.

Area of Science:

  • Traffic safety research
  • Behavioral science
  • Public health interventions

Background:

  • Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs (sTEPs) are established methods for modifying driver behavior.
  • Connecticut has conducted a statewide seat belt enforcement program since 1997, with 28 waves implemented.
  • These programs occur every three to four months.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a statewide seat belt enforcement program.
  • To analyze trends in seat belt usage over multiple enforcement waves.

Main Methods:

  • Pre- and post-wave observational surveys of seat belt use are conducted statewide.
  • Data collection includes observational surveys and summaries of enforcement activities.
  • Both state and municipal police departments participate in data collection.

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Main Results:

  • Connecticut's seat belt usage shows a consistent upward trend, described as a "saw blade" pattern.
  • Agencies participating in more enforcement waves achieved greater increases in seat belt use.
  • Seat belt usage has not yet reached a plateau.

Conclusions:

  • Continued sTEP enforcement is indicated to further increase seat belt use.
  • A plateau in seat belt use is anticipated, potentially around the mid-80% range.
  • Future strategies may involve strengthening 24/7 enforcement models and emphasizing primary seat belt laws.