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The emergence of the automobile in early twentieth-century Britain posed significant challenges for law enforcement, prompting a fundamental transformation in policing strategies. This book explores the police's response to the increasing dangers on the roads, focusing on their efforts to separate motorists from pedestrians in a bid to reduce the rising number of traffic-related fatalities, referred to as the 'road holocaust.' Through this examination, it highlights the evolution of public safety measures and the complexities of modern policing.
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The Battle for the Roads of Britain, David Taylor, Keith Laybourn
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- 2015
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- Title
- The Battle for the Roads of Britain
- Subtitle
- Police, Motorists and the Law, C. 1890s to 1970s
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Taylor, Keith Laybourn
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 238
- ISBN13
- 9780230359321
- Description
- The emergence of the automobile in early twentieth-century Britain posed significant challenges for law enforcement, prompting a fundamental transformation in policing strategies. This book explores the police's response to the increasing dangers on the roads, focusing on their efforts to separate motorists from pedestrians in a bid to reduce the rising number of traffic-related fatalities, referred to as the 'road holocaust.' Through this examination, it highlights the evolution of public safety measures and the complexities of modern policing.