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Compulsory wearing of seat belts in New South Wales, Australia : an...
In New South Wales, the wearing of seat belts was compelled by a new regulation (Regulation 110F) under the Motor Traffic Act, 1909, in the following terms: "No person shall,... -
Anatomical factors in lap/sash seat belt wearing : TARU 7/76
The compulsory use of lap/sash seat belts has improved crash protection of car occupants but belts do not always provide absolute protection and although they assist in... -
Compulsory wearing of seat belts: a feasibility study : TARU 6/70
Analysis is made of the questions to be resolved in the event of a decision at Govenment level to introduce compulsory wearing of seat belts by vehicle occupants generally.... -
Crash protection for children after their third birthday : TARU 2/78
This report is a statement of philosophy, supported by information gleaned from opinion surveys, crash studies and lab- oratory tests and evaluations. It is intended as a guide... -
Compulsory seat belts: a survey of public reaction and stated usage : TARU 9/74
In March 1973, 18 months after seat belt use became mandatory in NSW, 1251 people were interviewed in Sydney on their seat belt usage and attitudes. This survey was a repeat of... -
Drink-driving background material : TARU 3/80
The driving task involves the processing of signals received by the sensory organs, the making of decisions based on those signals, and the performance of various physical... -
A study of speed zoning and traffic crashes in New South Wales : TARU...
Speed zoning provides a means whereby speed limits may be tailored to suit the particular design and condition of and traffic stream characteristics on a given section of road.... -
Communicating road safety to the young pedestrian : an exploratory research...
Young pedestrians have long been a major target for road safety propaganda partly due to their over-representation in pedestrian traffic crashes. The Australian Department of... -
Child restraints : preliminary information on usage and attitudes : TARU 2/75
The legislation making it compulsory for vehicle occupants to use approved restraints does not apply to children aged under eight years. Observation surveys of usage have... -
Communicating road safety to the young pedestrian : evaluation of road...
This is the second of two reports. The first, an exploratory research programme on communicating road safety information to the young pedestrian, indicated a need for road...