Theofilatos, A., Ziakopoulos, A., Stratigi, E., Kopelias, P. and Potoglou, D.  ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3060-7674
2026.
Evaluating driver preferences between punitive and non-punitive speeding penalties: Results from a stated choice experiment.
Journal of Safety Research
96
, pp. 64-73.
10.1016/j.jsr.2025.11.012
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Abstract
Introduction: Speeding remains a major contributory factor to traffic crashes, making the design of effective penalty schemes a critical policy concern. Hence, the aim of this study is to investigate driver preferences regarding penalties for speeding violations in Greece: (Option A) immediate fines with off-road short detention (administrative process); (Option B) attendance of compulsory road safety seminars; and (Option C) judicial processes with possible dispute of fines in court. Method: Data were collected via a Stated Choice (SC) survey conducted during June and July 2023 in Greece, involving 161 participants resulting in 805 choice situations, and were analyzed by utilizing a random parameter multinomial logit model to capture unobserved heterogeneity among drivers. Results: Results showed that only 4.6% of respondents preferred the judicial process, indicating a strong deterrent effect of potential trial and associated costs. For Option A, statistically significant results included the monetary fine and penalty points, as well as the compulsory detention time off-road. For Option B, time and cost of road safety awareness seminars were significant. For the administrative process (monetary fine), the value that respondents were willing to pay to save 1 h of waiting off-road, was significantly higher (from 81.46 to 82.69 euros per hour) when compared to the driving education and awareness seminars (from 0.356 to 1.18 euros per hour), suggesting that drivers show a preference for higher monetary fines rather than being subjected to an off-road delay imposed by the police officer. Conclusion: The findings point towards more effective enforcement strategies while balancing penalty costs and duration of compulsory off-road detention and promoting educational-related non-punitive measures. Practical applications: The study could inform policymakers in designing and integrating a more diverse range of speeding penalties that align with driver preferences, potentially improving compliance, acceptability and better road safety outcomes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Date Type: | Publication |
| Status: | Published |
| Schools: | Schools > Geography and Planning (GEOPL) |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0022-4375 |
| Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 23 October 2025 |
| Date of Acceptance: | 19 November 2025 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Dec 2025 12:17 |
| URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/181862 |
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