What can improve compliance with speed regulations during enforcement?

Strategic placement of enforcement locations can significantly improve compliance with speed regulations. When speed enforcement is visible and placed in high-risk areas, it serves as a deterrent to speeding. Drivers are more likely to adhere to speed limits when they know there is a consistent and predictable presence of enforcement in areas where violations are common, such as school zones, construction zones, or accident-prone stretches of road.

By optimizing where speed enforcement occurs, law enforcement can effectively target locations with a history of speeding or accidents, thereby encouraging drivers to slow down and comply with speed regulations more consistently. This method not only enhances public safety but also fosters a culture of compliance among motorists, resulting in long-term behavioral changes regarding speeding.

Other methods such as changing speed limits frequently, increasing punishment, or focusing on media coverage might not create the same level of immediate awareness or behavioral change as strategically placing enforcement efforts where they are most needed.