Road Traffic Accident: Causes and Control Mechanisms: in Addis Ababa City
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2015-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
In this study, the researcher tried to assess road traffic accident causes and control
mechanisms undertaken by authorities, in Addis Ababa traffic police bureau and
Addis Ababa Road Authority. Traffic accident overall linkage with human security
in Addis Ababa has been examined using mixed methodological approach, i.e.,
qualitative and quantitative. As findings revealed, combination of factors has
immensely contributed to the incidence of road traffic accident (RTAs) in Addis
Ababa, such as human recklessness, vehicles defect, poor road design and poor
traffic regulation enforcement. The study found the multifaceted effects of RTAs on
the economy of households in particular and the country in general, on the social
interaction of victims and family, as well as on the physical safety or the survival of
individuals including permanent and temporal health problems. Counter-measures
are being carried out by authorities starting from creating awareness through
education campaigns, improving road designs and enforcement of the traffic
regulation of the city. However the rate of RTAs is still rising and persistently
occurring. The findings of the research reveal that RTAs have resulted great human
life loss and huge property damages in Addis Ababa. Little attention is given to the
problem despite the alarming increase of road accident from time to time. The
recommendations made by the researcher to reduce the car accidents level in Addis
Ababa city are as follows, provide education and training to all segment of citizens
about Road safety, Computerize of the system, develop the skilled manpower,
Improving road safety and licenses awarding system, Introduce pedestrians penalty
system, use latest technology. The government should implement different control
mechanism in the city
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