2024-12-26-世界卫生组织-Road_safety_Vanuatu_2013_country_profile_1页_74kb

报告摘要

Population and Economic Overview:
Population: 239,651
Income Group: Middle-income
GDP per Capita: US$2,630
Road Safety Policies:
- Helmet Law: National requirement for motorcycle users.
- Seat Belt Law: Mandatory for all seats in new and imported cars; no child restraint law.
- Speed Limits: National limit of 40km/h on urban roads; local authorities can set lower limits.
- Alcohol Limits: Not based on BAC; no national drink-driving law enforcement mentioned.
- Enforcement: Random breath testing and police checkpoints implemented; strict but inconsistent funding.
- Vehicle Standards: Based on UN World Forum; new car assessment programs for front and rear seat-belts.
- Other Policies: No law on mobile phones while driving; lack of policies promoting walking, cycling, or public transport investment; no mandated helmet standards for cyclists.
Accident Data (2010):
Estimated 300 road traffic fatalities; majority involved passengers and pedestrians (33% light vehicles, 67% pedestrians); high fatality rate with limited post-crash care infrastructure.
Post-Crash Care:
Emergency access number: 112; no vital registration system or emergency room-based injury surveillance; emergency medicine training absent for doctors and nurses.
Overall Assessment:
Moderate implementation of safety measures with gaps in enforcement funding, alcohol regulations, and medical response.