Local Motorcyclists' Intentions towards Traffic Violations and Speeding

Abstract

This study aims to model and analyse the influencing factors of local motorcyclists' intentions towards traffic violations and speeding in Denpasar, Bali using Structural Equation Model (SEM). SEM was constructed to examine the causal relationship among the motorcyclists' characteristics, perceptions and behavioural intentions. Sensation seeking and attitudes towards risky riding are significantly found to influence motorcyclists' intentions towards traffic violation and speeding. Motorcyclists in Denpasar are more likely to contribute on future traffic violation and speeding behaviour providing there appears to be a degree of control. In addition, male compared to female motorcyclists in Denpasar are more likely to get involved in sensation seeking, while young motorcyclists compared to the older ones are more likely to engage in traffic violations. Further studies on gender and age differences in attitudes towards traffic violation are suggested to provide more target specific and effective reduction strategies of motorcycle accidents in Denpasar, Bali.