Table 1 Major RTI interventions in Peru assessed through in-depth interviews
From: Evaluation of interventions on road traffic injuries in Peru: a qualitative approach
Intervention | Main intervention (content) | Implementer | Declared target group | Actual coverage | Existing M&E system | Main challenge for effective implementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zero Tolerance | Compulsory technical review of vehicles at departure point and driver alcohol screening | Ministry of Transport | National | Lima and a few other cities | No | Limited logistics and ineffective enforcement |
Strategic plan on road safety | A comprehensive set of road safety interventions to be implemented during 2007-2011 period | Various ministries | National | Scattered and limited implementation | No | Non-binding technical plan, without effective political commitment for actual implementation |
Educational Program on road safety | Training of primary and secondary teachers on road safety educational messages | Ministry of Education | National | Unknown | Unavailable | Disregard of evidence showing lack of impact of isolated education interventions |
Alcohol-impaired driving program | Random use of breath-testing devices at different road points | Police | National | Unknown | No | Limited logistics and ineffective enforcement |
Touring school on road safety | Educational campaigns for 8-12 years children | Not-for profit private sector | Regional (Lima and Callao) | Unknown | Unavailable | Disregard of evidence showing lack of impact of isolated education interventions |
Local educational programs on road safety | Educational campaigns for different target groups | Regional and local governments | District and province level across the country | Unknown | No | Disregard of evidence showing lack of impact of isolated education interventions |
Local traffic planning programs | Varying set of regulations for limiting traffic of motor vehicles | Regional and local governments | District and province level across the country | Unknown | No | Lack of clear objectives and goals during planning and implementation phases |