Red Light Running Behavior of Motorcyclists on Urban Roads: Psychological Factors and Risk Perception

Authors

  • Jetsada Kumphong Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Khon Kaen Campus, Thailand
  • Piyanat Jantosut Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Rattanaporn Kaewkluengklom Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand
  • Phongphan Tankasem Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Nopanom Kaewhanam Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Thanapol Promraksa Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Khon Kaen Campus, Thailand

Keywords:

driver behavior, road safety, severe accident, unsafe action

Abstract

Red light running (RLR) constitutes a significant road safety challenge encountered by numerous countries. Especially among motorcyclists, this behavior leads to severe accidents, serious injuries, and death. Hence, awareness of potential hazards and adherence to driving safety are significant. This research aims to study the risk perceptions and explain the psychological factors associated with rider's RLR behavior. The questionnaires (N=250), approved by the ethics committee for human research (No. HE613041), will be utilized to gather data on rider behaviors in Khon Kaen City. Psychological factors related to RLR behavior will be explained through the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and Human Error (HE) by utilizing the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The results indicated that the overall model could explain about 36% of the variance of rider’s behavior at a 95% confidence level. The outcomes can serve as an initial guideline for defining necessary traffic safety strategies to reduce serious injuries of motorcyclists in Khon Kaen City.

Author Biographies

Jetsada Kumphong, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Khon Kaen Campus, Thailand

Department of Civil Technical Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Khon Kaen Campus, Sri Chant Rd, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand

Piyanat Jantosut, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

Department of Civil Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kham Riang, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand

Rattanaporn Kaewkluengklom, Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand

Department of Civil Engineering, Ubon Ratchathani University, Sathonlamak Rd, Mueang Si Khai, Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand

Phongphan Tankasem, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

Department of Civil Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kham Riang, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand

Nopanom Kaewhanam, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

Department of Civil Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kham Riang, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand

Thanapol Promraksa, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Khon Kaen Campus, Thailand

Department of Civil Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Khon Kaen Campus, Sri Chant Rd, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand

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2024-06-26

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Kumphong, J., Jantosut, P., Kaewkluengklom, R., Tankasem, P., Kaewhanam, N. ., & Promraksa, T. (2024). Red Light Running Behavior of Motorcyclists on Urban Roads: Psychological Factors and Risk Perception . Engineering Access, 10(2), 114–123. Retrieved from https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/mijet/article/view/252658

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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): July-December

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