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The use of mobile phones by vehicle drivers in Poland in 2015

Project

The use of mobile phones by vehicle drivers in Poland in 2015


Funding origin:
Poland
Poland
STRIA Roadmaps:
Other ()
Transport mode:
Road
Road
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Passenger transport
Duration:
Start date: 01/01/2014,
End date: 01/12/2014

Status: Finished
Funding details:

Overview

Background & policy context:

Using cell phones held in hand while driving a car is one of the major causes of road accidents. The survey set a base for implementation of measures decreasing number of this kind of accidents in Poland.

Objectives:

The main objective of the project was to gain data about use of cell phones while driving a vehicle on different types of roads.

Methodology:

In the first part, the measurement was realised in 16 provinces, at 86 measurement points, the research carried out aimed at, among other things, to collect data on vehicle drivers who use cell phones held in hand while driving. The tests were performed by external observation. In each province
measurements were conducted on roads of different categories (national highways, expressways, provincial and district ways), in built-up areas and outside built-up areas and in provincial cities. 

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