No to traffic signs?

[Hector Gullen]

Why don't you just use roundabouts like we do in the U.K. ....self regulating, etc

U.K. firefighter.


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> From: p.bjorn at netzero.net
> To: trauma-list at trauma.org
> Subject: RE: No to traffic signs?
> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 08:01:25 -0400
> 
> Interesting, but probably not a major injury prevention strategy.  Consider:
> what is the rate of death and injury at these busy intersections?  I expect
> this is more a proposal to cut down on fender benders than fatalities.
> 
> Pret Bjorn, RN
> Bangor, ME USA
> 
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> On Behalf Of khumar huseynova
> Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:23 PM
> To: Trauma Trauma
> Subject: No to traffic signs?
> 
> Just read an article in Toronto Star about John Staddon's talk on cutting
> down on the number of traffic signs placed in roads, at intersections etc.
> Apparently removing the signs, esp from busy intersections, forces dirvers
> to focus more on the road than on the signs. The rationale is the
> expectation from the drivers, i.e., expecting them to be more responsible
> than stupid (sic), and making right decisions instead of being distracted by
> the signs that tell them what to do. Apparently, this is being practiced in
> Europe (England for ex.), and it's led to reduction of traffic accidents by
> 40%.
> Obviously, there are many other factors in this equation that might have led
> to fewer accidents. I am not familiar with the studies in this field and was
> wondering if anyone knew. What does the evidence suggest? Anyone in trauma
> has looked at this particular issue (i.e., association bw traffic signals
> and MVAs) recently and compared Europe to NAmerica? Apparently this is also
> practiced in Fl. Would appreciate yoru thoguhts.
> P.S. John Staddon is a psychologist at DukeU. 
> 
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