Factors affecting adherence to the 55 m.p.h. speed limit in the USA

Noel D. Uri

Applied Energy, 1990, vol. 35, issue 1, 37-51

Abstract: This paper investigates whether individual (driver) behavior is influenced by the cost of travel. Specifically, concern is focused on the importance of the price of motor gasoline in impacting the frequency with which individuals exceed the 55 m.p.h. speed limit. Other factors accounting for the time cost of travel and the cost in terms of the effort that must be expended are also considered in explaining the observed behavior. The results do suggest that adherence to the 55 m.p.h. speed limit does depend on the time cost of travel, cost in terms of discomfort and irritability, enforment and, for a subset of states, the unit price of motor gasoline.

Date: 1990
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