Effectiveness of speed cameras on the prevention of road traffic collisions and casualties in cameroon

Abstract

Issues related to transport collision and casualties cannot be undermined as it has direct effect on human health and death, hence relevant policies are required to reduce road traffic accidents. To do this, our study has as objectives: to discuss the drivers of the used of speed cameras by drivers in Cameroon., investigate the effects of speed cameras on the prevention of road traffic collisions and casualties in Cameroon and to determine the actual problems faced by drivers in the use of speed Cameras in Cameroon. Methodologically, the study applied the probit technique to estimate the result via primary data. The sample size consisted of 200 drivers collected through a well-structured questionnaire and collect among the drivers plying the Yaoundé-Doula, Douala –Bafoussam and Bafousam-Yaoundé major highway. The key findings revealed that the factors influencing the drivers used of speed cameras are: main occupation, attainment of higher education, married, age, victim of traffic collision and casualties. The result also shows that Speed camera is highly corroborating with the prevention of road traffic collisions and casualties in Cameroon. Finally, the result shows that the lack of awareness, student speed change, inadequate signage, limited visibility, technical limitations and privacy concerns are the actual physical challenges of the use of speed camera in Cameroon. The study suggests that decision makers in the transport sector should multiply the provision of speed cameras. This is a wise step in the prevention of road traffic collisions and casualties in Cameroon and better labour market.