Motorcycle riding under the influence of alcohol: results from the SARTRE-4 survey.
Riding a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol is a dangerous activity, especially considering the high vulnerability of motorcyclists. The present research investigates the factors that affect the declared frequency of drink-riding among motorcyclists in Europe and explores regional differences. Data were collected from the SARTRE-4 (Social Attitudes to Road Traffic Risk in Europe) survey, which was conducted in 19 countries. A total sample of 4483 motorcyclists was interviewed by using a face-to-face questionnaire. The data were analyzed by means of multilevel ordered logit models. The results revealed significant regional differences (between Northern, Eastern and Southern European countries) in drink-riding frequencies in Europe. In general, declared drinking and riding were positively associated with gender (males), increased exposure, underestimation of risk, friends' behaviour, past accidents and alcohol ticket experience. On the other hand, it was negatively associated with underestimation of the amount of alcohol allowed before driving, and support for more severe penalties.
National Technical University of Athens, Department of Transportation Planning & Engineering, Athens, Greece. Electronic address: nopapadi@central.ntua.gr.
Eleonora
E
Papadimitriou
National Technical University of Athens, Department of Transportation Planning & Engineering, Athens, Greece.
Athanasios
A
Theofilatos
National Technical University of Athens, Department of Transportation Planning & Engineering, Athens, Greece.
George
G
Yannis
IFSTTAR - Institut Français des Sciences et Technologies des Transports, de l'Aménagement et des Réseaux, France.
Julien
J
Cestac
IFSTTAR - Institut Français des Sciences et Technologies des Transports, de l'Aménagement et des Réseaux, France.
Sami
S
Kraïem
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009049:Motorcycles; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
Alcohol; Attitudes; Behaviour; Motorcyclists; Multilevel ordered logit model