Practice question

Which of the following best describes 'general deterrence' in the context of traffic safety enforcement?

  1. Punishing a specific offender to prevent that individual from reoffending
  2. Creating a perception among the general driving population that violations will be detected and punished, discouraging unsafe behavior broadly
  3. Posting warning signs at every intersection
  4. Removing all penalties for traffic violations

Answer: B — Creating a perception among the general driving population that violations will be detected and punished, discouraging unsafe behavior broadly

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