The influence of the elements of procedural justice and speed camera enforcement on young novice driver self-reported speeding

Bates, Lyndel; Allen, Siobhan; Watson, Barry · 2016 · Crossref

DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2016.03.023

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This study investigates the influence of procedural justice elements on the self-reported speeding behavior of young novice drivers, specifically in the context of automated speed camera enforcement. While deterrence theory traditionally guides road policing, the authors argue that procedural justice—focusing on the fairness of the interaction process rather than just outcomes—may improve compliance. The research addresses a gap in literature regarding how procedural justice applies to non-interpersonal enforcement mechanisms, such as speed cameras, where direct police-citizen interaction is absent. The study focuses on two types of enforcement: mobile speed cameras and point-to-point (average) speed cameras. The researchers conducted an online survey with 237 young novice drivers (aged 17–24) holding provisional licenses in Queensland, Australia. Participants responded to scenarios involving receiving a speeding ticket from either a mobile or point-to-point speed camera. They rated their perceptions of procedural justice across four components: voice (opportunity to express views), neutrality (fairness of decision-making), respect (dignity and politeness), and trustworthiness. The study also measured self-reported speeding behaviors and controlled for socio-demographic variables, attention to police warnings, and police avoidance. Hierarchical regression analyses were performed to determine the relationship between procedural justice perceptions and speeding behavior. The results indicated that overall perceptions of procedural justice were significantly associated with lower levels of self-reported speeding for point-to-point cameras, but only approached significance for mobile cameras. When analyzing the specific components of procedural justice, only neutrality was found to be a significant predictor of reduced speeding behavior for both mobile and point-to-point speed cameras. Other elements, such as voice, respect, and trust, did not significantly predict speeding behavior in these automated contexts. Additionally, drivers with P2 licenses, those who paid attention to police warnings, and those who avoided police presence reported higher levels of speeding. The findings suggest that in automated enforcement scenarios, the perception of neutrality—fairness and lack of bias in camera placement and operation—is the primary driver of compliance among young novice drivers. This implies that emphasizing neutrality may be sufficient to influence behavior, rather than requiring all components of procedural justice. The study highlights that even in non-interpersonal policing encounters, incorporating elements of procedural justice can encourage citizen compliance, offering a potential avenue for improving road safety interventions for young drivers.

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