Public attitudes toward traffic regulation, compliance, and enforcement in urban areas of the
United Kingdom were examined in a study for the UK Department of Transport, through a
series of group discussions among road users and a national quantitative survey. Most
drivers admitted to breaking at least some types of traffic regulation, and drivers and
nondrivers generally agreed on which were the most serious offenses--usually those with a
perceived safety or congestion impact. Twelve factors were identified that affected …

UK public attitudes towards traffic regulation, compliance and enforcement in urban areas
were examined in a study for the UK Department of Transport, through a series of group
discussions among road users and a national quantitative survey. Most drivers admitted to
breaking at least some types of traffic regulation, and drivers and non-drivers generally
agreed on which were the most serious offences-usually those with a perceived safety or
congestion impact. Twelve factors were identified that affected compliance levels in urban …