The Influence of Traffic Management System on Road Safety Law Enforcement in Tanzania

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.