Justification and effect of speed limits on rural road traffic in Thailand | |
| Author | Ahtorn Peetathawutchai |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. 38 |
| Subject(s) | Speed limits|xThailand Traffic safety|xThailand |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment if the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in the SEATO Graduate School of Engineering, Bangkok, Thailand. |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This thesis presents a study of speed limits as applied outside built-up areas in Thailand. In Chapters I and II an analysis of traffic problems is given with regard to circulation and safety. It is pointed out that road casualties are due in part to vehicle speed, thus necessitating speed control in order to improve safety on the roads. Chapter III deals with the desirability of speed limits. These can be established generally upon three distinct bases: (1) in relation to classification of vehicles; (2) in relation to place; and (3) considered as a necessary evil. In Chapter IV a mathematical study is presented which establishes the effect of imposed speed limits on the mean traffic speed, as well as the effect of the distribution of traffic by directions. The results are supported with field investigations. Chapter V presents the conclusions of these engineering and traffic investigations, showing that the speed limits imposed in Thailand are not suited to the physical and traffic conditions existing on the highways of the country. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | Student Research Before 1979 |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Thesis (Year <=1979) |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - SEATO Graduate School of Engineering |