Speeding on Highways Fueled by Ineffective Public Awareness Campaigns
The study analyzed public information campaigns about speed limits on motorways. The researchers found that the campaigns were not very effective due to limited media use and low intensity. Uncontrolled publicity initially scared drivers, but later made them less likely to believe they would get caught speeding. The study suggests improving the connection between publicity and enforcement, better controlling uncontrolled publicity, and targeting frequent speed offenders in ways other than mass media campaigns.