public messaging

Mass-media safety campaigns and PSAs: broadcast, print, and social-media messaging, slogans, and awareness drives aimed at changing driver behavior across a population. Defined by one-to-many persuasive communication. Differs from gamification_driving, which uses interactive game incentives, from in_vehicle_coaching, which addresses an individual driver in the moment, and from novice_curricula, which is structured instruction rather than promotional messaging.

297 paper(s) · ranked by relevance to this topic

  1. Communicating Highway Safety: What Works · 2002 · Rodriguez, Lulu et al. · archived
  2. Road Safety Advertising and Social Marketing · 2011 · Faulks, Ian · indexed
  3. Driver Response to Dynamic Message Sign Safety Campaign Messages · 2020 · Shealy, Tripp et al. · archived
  4. Traffic Safety Messages on Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) · 2018 · Mitran, Elisabeta et al. · archived
  5. Improving Traffic Safety Culture in the United States · 2007 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  6. Driver Education for New Multimodal Facilities · 2016 · Mondschein, Andrew S. et al. · archived
  7. Develop and Test Messages to Deter Drinking and Driving · 1998 · Williszowski, C. H. et al. · archived
  8. Refinement of advertisements to address risk taking by young drivers · 2011 · Imberger, K et al. · indexed
  9. The texting and driving epidemic : changing norms to change behavior. · 2013 · Atchley, Paul et al. · archived
  10. Effectiveness of Crash Fact/Safety Message Signs on Dynamic Message Signs · 2021 · Savolainen, Peter T. et al. · archived
  11. White Papers for Toward Zero Deaths: A National Strategy on Highway Safety · 2010 · Ward, Nicholas J. et al. · archived
  12. Remedies for Driver Error · 2004 · Hutabarat, R. S. et al. · archived
  13. Network: October 1978 · 1978 · NHTSA · archived
  14. Improving driver safety with behavioral countermeasures. · 2011 · Lenneman, John K. et al. · archived
  15. A Peer-to-Peer Traffic Safety Campaign Program · 2014 · Stanley, Laura et al. · archived
  16. Proceedings of the National Rural Summit on Traffic Safety Culture 2009 · 2009 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  17. Network: January 1979 · 1979 · NHTSA · archived
  18. Increasing Safety Belt Use by High Risk Drivers · 1991 · Blomberg, Richard D. et al. · archived
  19. Development of advertisements to address risk taking by young drivers · 2011 · Imberger, K et al. · indexed
  20. Development and Validation of Messaging to Deter Cannabis Impaired Driving · 2025 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  21. Resources and Tools to Reduce Multiple Risky Driving Behaviors · 2024 · Finley, Kari et al. · archived
  22. Click It or Ticket Evaluation, 2010 · 2013 · Nichols, James L. et al. · archived
  23. Educating Idaho Teenage Drivers of the Dangers of Distracted Driving · 2017 · Larrea, Meagan et al. · archived
  24. Social Media Practices in Traffic Safety · 2019 · Sack, Rachael et al. · archived
  25. Alcohol/Safety Public Information Materials Catalog. Number 5 · 1981 · Grimm, Ann C. et al. · archived
  26. Countermeasures for Distracted Driving: An Exploration Beyond the Scientific Literature · 2024 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  27. Birmingham MPO: Behavioral Safety · 2019 · NHTSA · archived
  28. Program Strategies for Increasing Safety Belt Usage in Rural Areas · 1996 · Bradbard, Steven L. et al. · archived
  29. Compendium of Traffic Safety Research Projects 1985–2013 · 2014 · Agimi, Yll et al. · archived
  30. Improving traffic safety culture in Iowa : phase II. · 2013 · Albrecht, Chris et al. · archived
  31. Traffic Safety Materials Catalog: 2004 [NHTSA] · 2004 · NHTSA · archived
  32. Incentivizing Safer Driving Using Peer-Pressure · 2018 · Pentland, Alex et al. · archived
  33. 2024 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2025 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  34. Strategic advertising plans to deter drunk driving · 1996 · Graham, John et al. · archived
  35. May 2003 Click It or Ticket Safety Belt Mobilization Evaluation · 2004 · Solomon, M. G. (Mark Geoffrey) et al. · archived
  36. Evaluation of Community-Oriented Enforcement Demonstration Projects · 2023 · Decina, Lawrence E. et al. · archived
  37. The Click It or Ticket Evaluation, 2013 [Traffic Safety Facts] · 2016 · Nichols, James L. et al. · archived
  38. 2023 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2024 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  39. Experimental Field Test of Proposed Pedestrian Safety Messages. Volume 3 · 1983 · Blomberg, Richard D. et al. · archived
  40. A Review of Research on Driving Styles and Road Safety · 2015 · Sagberg, Fridulv et al. · indexed
  41. Health-promoting initiatives in Saudi higher education · 2019 · Alshehri, Saad Zafir · indexed
  42. Message from the Media: Drinking and Driving in Newspapers · 1985 · Estep, Rhoda et al. · archived
  43. An Assessment of Publicized Insurance Sanctions as a DWI Countermeasure · 1994 · Murphy, Peter V. et al. · archived
  44. Persuading the Driver · 2019 · Paraschivoiu, Irina et al. · indexed
  45. Evidence-Based Behavior Change Campaigns to Improve Traffic Safety Toolkit · 2020 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · indexed
  46. Safe driving evaluation system to enhance motivation for safe driving · 2015 · Hiraoka, Toshihiro et al. · archived
  47. The Motor-Vehicle Driver: His Nature and Improvement · 1949 · Kramer, Milton D., 1915- · archived
  48. 2022 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2023 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  49. The Development and Test of Urban and Rural Pedestrian Safety Messages · 1985 · Preusser, David F. et al. · archived
  50. American Highways Can Be Safer · 1985 · Dole, Elizabeth Hanford · archived
  51. Encouraging Full Time Use of Safety Belts among Current Part-Time Users · 1991 · Finn, Peter, 1940- et al. · archived
  52. Lifetime Driver Learning Initiative · 1997 · Crow, Ed et al. · archived
  53. Increasing Teen Safety Belt Use: A Program and Literature Review · 2005 · Fell, James C. et al. · archived
  54. Highway Safety Culture Assessment through Louisiana’s Regions [Summary] · 2023 · Schneider, Helmut et al. · archived
  55. Films for Highway Safety and Traffic Engineers · 1986 · Colpitts, K. · archived
  56. 2021 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2022 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  57. Countermeasures That Work: An Introductory Resource for Rural Communities · 2024 · Kostrzewski, Holly et al. · archived
  58. 2020 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2021 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  59. Evaluation of the Aggression Suppression Program, Milwaukee, Wisconsin · 2001 · McCartt, Anne Taylor et al. · archived
  60. The Light Is Red for a Reason: So Stop! · 1997 · NHTSA · archived
  61. Building Community Support for Impaired-Driving Enforcement · 2023 · George, Michael D · archived
  62. 2013 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2014 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  63. 2015 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2016 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  64. 2010 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2010 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  65. Roadside advertising and the distraction of driver’s attention · 2017 · Adam, Tarnowski et al. · archived
  66. 2016 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2017 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  67. Evaluation of Kentucky's Click it or Ticket Campaign · 2001 · Agent, Kenneth R. et al. · archived
  68. Evaluation of the Buckle Up in Your Truck Programs · 2009 · Nichols, J. L. et al. · archived
  69. Evaluation of the May 2007 Click It or Ticket Mobilization · 2009 · Solomon, Mark G. et al. · archived
  70. 2014 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2015 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  71. Evaluation of Kentucky's "Click It or Ticket" 2008 campaign. · 2008 · Agent, Kenneth R. et al. · archived
  72. 2009 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2009 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  73. 2009 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2009 · NHTSA · archived
  74. Family and Friends Concerned about an Older Driver · 2001 · Sterns, Harvey et al. · archived
  75. NHTSA Region IV Click It or Ticket Campaign, May 2001 · 2002 · Solomon, M. G. (Mark Geoffrey) · archived
  76. Identifying Optimal High-Risk Driver Segments for Safety Messaging · 2015 · Eguakun, George et al. · indexed
  77. Safety First: Safety Precautions on a Rural Road · 2005 · Lewis, Sherman et al. · archived
  78. Click It or Ticket Evaluation, 2008 - 2009 · 2013 · Solomon, Mark G. et al. · archived
  79. Collective risk but individual safety · 1988 · RUMAR, KÁRE · archived
  80. May 2004 Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Mobilization Evaluation: Final Report · 2007 · Solomon, M. G. (Mark Geoffrey) et al. · archived
  81. Evaluation of Click It or Ticket Model Programs · 2002 · Solomon, M. G. (Mark Geoffrey) et al. · archived
  82. Effects of Different Intervention Methods on Novice Drivers’ Speeding · 2019 · Niu, Shi Feng et al. · indexed
  83. 2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2018 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  84. Controlling road rage : a literature review and pilot study · 1999 · Rathbone, Daniel B. et al. · archived
  85. 2012 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2013 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  86. Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2019 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  87. A Survey of Traffic Safety Culture Among Iowa Adults · 2012 · Gonnerman Jr, Melvin E et al. · archived
  88. New Materials Promote Safety Belt Usage · 1977 · NHTSA · archived
  89. Interactional instruction in the teaching of driver education. · 1972 · Stoke, Charles B · archived
  90. NHTSA Youth Message [Traffic Tech] · 1986 · NHTSA · archived
  91. Speed Management Program Plan · 2014 · NHTSA · archived
  92. Social attitudes towards roadside advertising · 2017 · Anna, Olejniczak-Serowiec et al. · archived
  93. Effectiveness of High School Safety Belt Instruction · 1982 · Cushman, William D. et al. · archived
  94. Traffic Safety Evaluation of Video Advertising Signs · 2005 · Smiley, Alison et al. · indexed
  95. Driver Education for Safety in Adverse Driving Conditions · 2008 · Skolnik, Jonathan et al. · archived
  96. The Click It or Ticket evaluation, 2012 [Traffic Safety Facts] · 2014 · Hinch, Mary et al. · archived
  97. Report of the Committee on Education · 1924 · NHTSA · archived
  98. Safety is Our North Star · 1999 · NHTSA · archived
  99. Comprehensive safety document/product. · 2013 · Srinivasan, Raghavan et al. · archived
  100. 2011 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2012 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  101. Evaluation of the Corridor Safety Improvement Program : phase 1 final report. · 1997 · Hunter-Zaworski, Katharine M. et al. · archived
  102. Motivating Anti-DWI Behavior Using Existing Values · 1995 · Stewart, K. et al. · archived
  103. 2019 Traffic Safety Culture Index · 2020 · AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · archived
  104. Driver License Manuals Best Practices: Final Report · 2005 · Meyers, Deborah et al. · archived
  105. Youth Activities Newsletter: Winter 1975 · 1975 · NHTSA · archived
  106. Exploring perceived legitimacy of traffic law enforcement · 2012 · Watling, Christopher N. et al. · indexed
  107. A Moment in Time: Safe Driving Day 1954-1955 · 2021 · Weingroff, Richard F. · archived
  108. Communication Plan for Windblown Dust · 2015 · Reid, Stephen B. et al. · archived
  109. The alcohol industry’s involvement with road safety NGOs · 2022 · Stein, Ivy et al. · archived
  110. Introduction to the Series: Traffic Tech · 1986 · NHTSA · archived
  111. SafeTrip-21 : Federal ITS field tests to transform the traveler experience. · 2011 · Hector-Hsu, Jessica et al. · archived
  112. Replacing the private car · 1999 · Wootton, J. · indexed