Behaviour of motorcyclists and bicyclists before and after a road safety campaign, China

Peishan Ning; Ruisha Peng; Huiying Zong; David C Schwebel; Cifu Xie; Jieyi He; Peixia Cheng; Li Li; Zhenzhen Rao; Guoqing Hu

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Behaviour of motorcyclists and bicyclists before and after a road safety campaign, China

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Behaviour of motorcyclists and bicyclists before and after a road safety campaign, China

Peishan Ning, Ruisha Peng, Huiying Zong, David C Schwebel, Cifu Xie, Jieyi He, Peixia Cheng, Li Li, Zhenzhen Rao and Guoqing Hu

Bulletin of the World Health Organization, Vol.102(11), pp.786-794

11/01/2024

DOI: 10.2471/BLT.24.291524

PMCID: 11500252

PMID: 39464850

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Abstract

To examine changes in red-light running and distracted riding among motorcyclists and cyclists before and after the 2020 implementation of the One Helmet, One Seatbelt campaign in China. We obtained 192 hours of film before (2019) and after (2021) implementation of the campaign in eight road intersections in Changsha. We calculated percentages and ratios of red-light running and distracted riding. To assess the associations between these traffic behaviours and the campaign, we used multivariable logistic regression models to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aOR). We filmed 5256 motorcyclists and cyclists in 2019 and 6269 in 2021. Red-light running decreased from 45.1% to 41.5% during this period (ratio: 0.92; 95% confidence interval, CI: 0.88-0.96), while distracted riding increased from 3.5% to 5.0% (ratio: 1.42; 95% CI: 1.19-1.69). After adjusting for covariates, male riders were more likely to run a red light compared to female riders (aOR: 1.28; 95% CI: 1.06-1.55). Red-light running was also more likely among electric bicycle riders (aOR: 1.46; 95% CI: 1.10-1.95) and motorcyclists (aOR: 1.47; 95% CI: 1.13-1.90) compared to traditional cyclists. All types of riders were less prone to run a red light during peak hours than off-peak hours (aOR: 0.85; 95% CI: 0.73-0.99). Distracted riding was more common on weekends compared to weekdays (aOR: 3.01; 95% CI: 2.02-4.49). China's national road safety campaign, which focuses on helmet and seatbelt use, was associated with reduced red-light running. Strict enforcement and targeted modifications could improve the campaign's effectiveness.

Accidents, Traffic - prevention & control

Accidents, Traffic - statistics & numerical data

Adult

Bicycling - statistics & numerical data

China

Distracted Driving - prevention & control

Female

Head Protective Devices - statistics & numerical data

Health Promotion - methods

Humans

Male

Motorcycles

Safety

Seat Belts - statistics & numerical data

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Title: Subtitle: Behaviour of motorcyclists and bicyclists before and after a road safety campaign, China
Creators: Peishan Ning - Central South University
Ruisha Peng - Central South University
Huiying Zong - Central South University
David C Schwebel - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cifu Xie - Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Jieyi He - Guiyang Medical University
Peixia Cheng - Capital Medical University
Li Li - Central South University
Zhenzhen Rao - Central South University
Guoqing Hu - Central South University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Bulletin of the World Health Organization, Vol.102(11), pp.786-794
DOI: 10.2471/BLT.24.291524
PMID: 39464850
PMCID: 11500252
NLM abbreviation: Bull World Health Organ
ISSN: 0042-9686
eISSN: 1564-0604
Language: English
Date published: 11/01/2024
Academic Unit: Research Administration
Record Identifier: 9984949462902771

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