Analysis Of Speed Limits In Reducing Road Accidents In Kerala

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Ajith Babu D , Dr. Sulaipher M

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This paper assess the prevalence of fatal road traffic accidents (FRTAs) reported by the newspapers, electronic media etc. and an analysis of the factors in relation to vehicles and sites of impacts, accident pattern etc. in Kerala, the southernmost state in Indian territory. Total of 110 samples were approached through non probability convenience sampling method. Data were collected by the researcher directly by contactingthe concerned authorities. Percentage Analysis and Factor Analysis were used to analyze the data with the help of Microsoft Excel and SPSS. From the study the respondents are majority from the age group of 46-55. Gender based respondents-male and female are having equal distribution and most of these respondents are Bachelor. Adequate traffic awareness is available for most of the people are they know the measures used to reduce travel speed in public roads. The speed advised in urban built up roads is 30 mph. Penalty applied for over speeding, not wearing helmets and seat belts, drunken drive etc. to be effectively implemented.

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