ISSN:
1573-661X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Psychology
,
Law
Notes:
Abstract On January 1, 1985, the mandatory seat belt law went into effect in New York State; violators were now subject to a fine of $50.00. Police officers issued nonpenalty-based warnings during the month prior to the law's imposition. The purpose of the present study was to compare the effects of the warning versus the fine and a fine-plus-prompt condition (the prompt delivered by the experimenters) on seat belt use on a university campus. Results indicated that significantly more drivers used their sear belts during the fine conditions as compared with the warning condition and that significantly more female drivers used their seat belt during all conditions. A significant difference was not found, however, between the fine and fine-plus-prompt conditions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01044840
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