Assessment of compliance level of road users to road traffic signs in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract

Traffic signs as a traffic control device for traffic safety aims to regulate and control traffic by providing information about the road and its environment for road users. This study investigated an assessment of compliance level of road users to road traffic signs in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria. A total of ten (10) symbolic warning, (10) regulatory-prohibitory signs and ten (10) informative signs were investigated. Using a survey method, data were collected using questionnaires as the instrument. Employing Slovin’s formula, a sample of 100 was arrived at. Using simple random sampling technique, one hundred and twenty (120) questionnaires were administered to drivers (private and commercial), pedestrians, cart pusher within the various part of the city in Kaduna, 105 of the questionnaires were returned and 100 was selected as well completed and discarded the remaining 5. Statistical instrument and Microsoft excel data processing and charts. The analysis showed that there is a low level of awareness of traffic signs by road users represent 43% level of awareness. Age, Education and years of driving experience played prominent roles in drivers’ understanding of signs, however marital status and gender had no effect.