Application of Behavior Change Theory to the Development

BEHAVIOR C HANGE THEORY
Appendix B-4
Marsh, W. C. (1969). Modifying negligent driving behavior: A preliminary evaluation of
selected driver improvement techniques. Sacramento: California Department of Motor
Vehicles.
(Warning Letter)
In reviewing your traffic record, we find that on several occasions you have violated
traffic laws relating to the safe operation of motor vehicles. The California Vehicle Code
contains the following definition.
“Any person whose driving record shows a violation point count of four or more points
in 12 months, six or more points in 24 months, or eight or more points in 36 months
shall be prima facie presumed to be a negligent operator of a motor vehicle.
Any accident in which the operator is deemed by the Department to be responsible
shall be given a value of one point.”
This does not mean that a driver is “entitled” to receive any specific number of traffic
citations within a given period without action by the Department, nor does it imply that
the Department condones even one violation.
Your record is brought to your attention by this letter. If you continue to violate traffic
laws and drive in a negligent or unsafe manner, you risk the suspension or revocation
of your driving privilege.
Driving is a privilege not a right. When the safety of persons using the highways is
jeopardized by unsafe driving, it becomes the duty of the State to take away such
privilege. You will protect your driving privilege by complying with the traffic laws
and by following safe driving practices.
No action is being taken in your case at this time for we believe that you can and will
drive without further traffic law violations and thereby reduce the possibility of an
accident in the future.
Always drive with the safety of yourself and others foremost in your mind:
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