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Kaahaajat: Finnish Attitudes towards Speeding
Steve O'Hern1,2, Valtteri Vuorio1, Amanda N Stephens2
1Transport Research Centre Verne, Tampere University, 33014 Tampere, Finland.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 11, 2023
Summary
Speeding is a major factor in fatal crashes in Finland. This study found that attitudes, norms, and perceived control influence speeding behavior across different road types.
Area of Science:
- Road safety research
- Traffic psychology
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Speeding is a prevalent driver behavior in Finland, contributing to 41% of fatal collisions between 2000-2020.
- Disregarding speed limits is common on both residential roads and motorways.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors influencing speeding behavior among Finnish drivers.
- To analyze the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) factors related to speeding in three distinct road environments.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 703 responses from the ESRA2 (E-Survey of Road users' Attitudes) survey.
- Three binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine TPB factors and speeding.
Main Results:
- Approximately two-thirds of participants reported speeding in all three road environments (built-up, outside built-up, motorways).
- Attitudes and subjective norms were linked to speeding in built-up areas and on motorways.
- Perceived behavioral control and age were significantly associated with speeding outside built-up areas.
Conclusions:
- A multi-faceted approach involving enforcement, engineering, legislation, and education is necessary to address speeding.
- Understanding TPB factors provides insight into the psychological underpinnings of speeding behavior.
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