Project
The long-term effects of hands free legislation on mobile phone use
Funding origin:
Finland
STRIA Roadmaps:
Other ()
Transport mode:
Road
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Duration:
Start date: 01/04/2004,
End date: 01/12/2004
Status: Finished
Funding details:
Overview
Background & policy context:
An act entered into force in the beginning of 2003 prohibiting the driver of an motor vehicle from using a mobile phone while driving, if that driver is holding the phone in his/her hand.
Objectives:
The study assessed the long-term effects of hands-free legislation on mobile phone use as well as the dangerous situations reported by drivers.
Methodology:
The data was collected by interviewing drivers (1,500) and by observing the use of mobile
phones in traffic (approximately 5,000 sightings).
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