STRATEGIES FOR CURTAILING MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD ACCIDENTS IN GOMBE STATE

Yakubu Salihu

Abstract


The study determines the ways for minimizing as a preventive measure, rampant cases of vehicle accidents in Gombe State. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. A structured questionnaire comprising of 20 items in section A and B having a four point rating scale was used. Data collected from the instrument was analyzed using mean to answer the research questions and standard deviation to identify the level of dispersion from the mean by the respondents’ opinion. The finding reveals that the respondents accept the strategies provided which includes the enforcement measure in the use of scanners, electronic sensors, alcohol intake level scanners and drug detectors by road traffic officers. Recommendations were made based on findings.  


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