Health Economics Research Group, Department of Sociology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124-2030, USA.
J Health Econ. 2009 Jul;28(4):831-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2009.05.002. Epub 2009 May 27.
Numerous studies have examined the effectiveness of alcohol and traffic policies in reducing automobile crashes and fatalities, but only a few have analyzed the impact of state-specific policies on motorcycle safety. Given the growing popularity and inherent safety risks of motorcycle riding, this study provides a comprehensive investigation of both fatal and non-fatal injuries. State-level longitudinal data from 1990 to 2005 are analyzed to determine how various alcohol and traffic policies impact motorcycle safety and whether there are differential effects by type of injury. The results consistently show that universal helmet laws have the most significant effect on both non-fatal and fatal injuries. Mandatory rider education programs and speed limits on rural interstates significantly impact non-fatal injuries.
许多研究都考察了酒精和交通政策在减少汽车碰撞和死亡方面的有效性，但只有少数研究分析了州特定政策对摩托车安全的影响。考虑到骑摩托车的日益普及和固有安全风险，本研究对致命和非致命伤害进行了全面调查。利用 1990 年至 2005 年的州级纵向数据，分析各种酒精和交通政策如何影响摩托车安全，以及伤害类型是否存在差异。结果一致表明，普遍的头盔法对非致命和致命伤害都有最显著的影响。强制性骑手教育计划和州际公路上的限速对非致命伤害有显著影响。
