Abstract:
This study investigated the influence of the traffic management system on road
safety law enforcement in Tanzania. A case of Arusha City Council. The study was
guided by theories; namely, the Technology Acceptance Model, Accident Causative
Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior with three specific objectives which were
to identify types of traffic management systems used in road safety law enforcement,
to examine the contributions of the traffic management system in enhancing road
safety law enforcement, and to examine challenges affecting the traffic management
system in enhancing road safety law enforcement. The study adopted an
interpretivism research philosophy, a qualitative approach, and a case study research
design. The target population was 617,631 people. Purposive sampling, a non
probability sampling technique was used to obtain 13 research participants. Data was
collected by using interview guides and document analysis guides. Data was
analyzed through the thematic analysis technique. Findings revealed the positive
impact of speed cameras, Closed-Circuit Television surveillance, and Automatic
Nuclear Plate Recognition systems on road safety. While the traffic management
system reduced accidents, challenges remain in congestion alleviation and
compliance. Maintenance issues and skill deficiencies among officers were found to
hinder system effectiveness. Generally, the traffic management system in Arusha has
significantly improved road safety but faces challenges in congestion management
and compliance. The study recommends system maintenance, allocating resources
for upgrades, providing training to address skill deficiencies among officers, and
improvement in compliance with speed limits and traffic regulations to further
enhance road safety outcomes in Arusha City Council.
