2024-04-29-世界卫生组织-Road_safety_South_Africa_2023_country_profile_1页_203kb
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Road Safety Analysis for South Africa (2023 Global Status Report)
Overview
- South Africa's population is approximately 59 million (upper-middle income, African WHO region), with participation in the Global Status Report on Road Safety (GSRRS) since 2009.
- In 2021, reported road traffic fatalities reached 12,541, according to national data, while WHO estimates were 14,528 (CI: 12,983-16,073), indicating substantial underreporting.
- Road safety challenges are influenced by demographic factors (e.g., male predominance) and infrastructural, behavioral, and legislative factors.
Burden of Road Traffic Deaths
- 2021 reported fatalities: 12,541.
- Sex distribution: 76% male.
- WHO rate: 24.5 deaths per 100,000 population in 2021.
- User distribution: Majority involve drivers (57%), with others including pedestrians, cyclists, and unspecified groups.
Road User Behavior and Legislation
- National laws address speeding (urban max 60 km/h, rural 100 km/h, motorway 120 km/h), drink-driving (BAC limit ≤0.05 g/dl for all), and distracted driving (ban on handheld use).
- Random breath testing is conducted, but enforcement is primarily manual.
- Child restraint laws apply from age 3, with targets to increase use by 2030.
Safe Road Infrastructure
- Local authorities can modify speed limits.
- Speed reduction targets are national, with a focus on urban areas.
- Technical standards for roads align with UN conventions, but some regulations (e.g., electronic stability control) are absent.
Safe Vehicles
- All drivers involved in fatal crashes undergo testing.
- Mandatory helmet use and inspection for motorcycles, along with standards for used vehicles and imports.
- No comprehensive vehicle safety laws for electronic stability control (ESC) or anti-lock braking systems (ABS), affecting protection in crashes.
- Seat-belt and child-restraint laws exist, with seat-belt use declining among rear-seat occupants.
Post-Crash Response
- National seat-belt law and universal access to emergency care are in place.
- No law mandating third-party liability insurance or electronic emergency care access timelines.
- Victims may access rehabilitative and psychological services free of charge.
Institutional Framework and Data Systems
- National road safety strategy, targets, and lead agency exist (e.g., 50% fatality reduction by 2030).
- Data collection includes fatalities, speeding violations, and compliance with UN conventions.
- Coordination exists for emergency medical services and legislative reviews.
Challenges and Progress
- While legislative and infrastructural safety measures are in place, enforcement gaps exist (e.g., lower seat-belt usage).
- The government partially funds the strategy, and adherence to UN conventions is moderate, with opportunities to advance road safety further.
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