Road traffic accident as a result of violation of rules on usage of mobile communication devices: international and national experience of prevention

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of legal acts of such countries as Ukraine, Argentina, Brazil, India, Turkey, Ireland, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands on the use of mobile communications while driving. The author draws attention to the fact that in Ukraine, the legal regulation of the rules of use of mobile communications while driving is reflected in the traffic rules and the Code of Administrative Offenses, which do not prohibit their use in the «hands-free».
 According to the analysis of the legislation of Argentina, Brazil, India, Turkey, Ireland, it can be stated that these countries have strict rules on the above issue: strictly prohibit drivers from using phones not only manually but also in «hands-free». Despite this. these countries are in the top 100 of road deaths.
 The countries with the "safest situation" on the roads include: Great Britain, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands. The legislation of these countries allows drivers to use mobile phones while driving in the «hands‑free» mode, but provides for large fines, penalty points, enshrined rights and responsibilities not only of drivers but also other road users, such as passengers, pedestrians.
 It is possible to draw a conclusion based on the results of the analysis of national and international legislation on the regulation of the use of mobile communications while driving. Restraining factors of non-use mobile communications while driving are large fines, penalty points, clear rights and responsibilities for all road users; organize social campaigns, involve in such programs social networks, media insurance companies, car corporations, driving schools, etc.