Characteristics of Safety Awareness and Behavior of Urban Motorcyclists (Case study: Bengkalis City)

Abstract

Traffic safety in urban areas is a major concern as the use of motorcycles increases and the risk of accidents. This study analyzes the relationship between safety awareness and risky behavior of motorcyclists in Bengkalis City. The quantitative method was used with a questionnaire survey of 400 respondents, analyzed using linear regression and correlation. The results show that although the majority of drivers have a high awareness of safety, risky behaviors such as not turning on the headlights during the day and driving at high speeds are still found. Regression analysis revealed that safety understanding only contributed 14.1% to risky behaviors, while external factors such as road infrastructure and regulatory compliance had a greater influence. The study confirms that improving driving safety depends not only on individual awareness but also on better transportation governance policies. As a follow-up, further research is suggested to explore the effectiveness of technologies such as AI-based traffic monitoring to optimize risk mitigation strategies for motorcyclists.