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Drivers compliance with Zebra crossing law in Rwanda: Kigali as a case study

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dc.contributor.author MUKAMANA, Rachel
dc.date.accessioned 2021-06-15T10:00:38Z
dc.date.available 2021-06-15T10:00:38Z
dc.date.issued 2015-03-05
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1323
dc.description Master's Dissertation en_US
dc.description.abstract Existing data related to zebra crossing show that pedestrian safety at zebra crossing sites is strongly influenced by the degree of drivers‟ knowledge on zebra crossing laws and their compliance with the laws. This research is concerned with the degree to which drivers know the laws and the degree to which they follow them. The interview research was conducted in Nyabugogo and Remera, two main tax parks in Kigali, involving 120 drivers to respond the administered questions. The observation research was conducted at three zebra crossing sites UTC, COGEBANQUE and Nyabugogo market exit; and 263 drivers were observed for their behaviors on zebra crossing sites. The observation was done in one direction and at peak time. Data related to pedestrians accidents on zebra crossings sites in Kigali were also collected from Rwanda National police. The research includes a literature review which includes books, research papers and other previous researches which lead to better understanding of the theories and principles of the compliance on pedestrians crossing. The research findings showed that since 2013, there were 40 accidents at 27 zebra crossing sites where pedestrians were involved while crossing. The findings of this research showed that the level of drivers knowledge on zebra crossing laws is still low (69.5%) and the knowledge of zebra crossing law is 39% in young drivers. Drivers compliance with zebra crossing law is also low (64.7 %), and young drivers are less compliant with the law. The drivers should be trained on existing zebra crossings laws in order to improve their knowledge and compliance with regards to zebra crossing law; and emphasis should be made on young drivers. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher College of Science and Technology en_US
dc.subject Zebra crossing law in Rwanda, Driving license in Rwanda, Speed limit in agglomeration( City) in Rwanda en_US
dc.title Drivers compliance with Zebra crossing law in Rwanda: Kigali as a case study en_US


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