Ministry Calls for Road Safety Compliance Amid Recent Tragic Accidents

The Ministry of Transport is urging all road users to prioritise safety following a series of fatal traffic accidents. The ministry extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and friends of those who lost their lives.

With the holiday season underway, the ministry is calling on drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to exercise greater caution. Key safety measures include adhering to speed limits, wearing seat belts, being mindful of road conditions, avoiding drunk driving, and overtaking only when it is safe and legal to do so.

In response to the tragic incidents, the ministry announced plans to ramp up its road safety enforcement. This will involve increased patrols and vehicle checkpoints, particularly at night, in collaboration with the police and municipal traffic authorities. Media outreach campaigns will be launched to educate the public on safe driving practices. Traffic violators, the Ministry warned, will face the full force of the law.

Over the weekend, ten persons died as a result of a crash on the George Price Highway—the worst car crash in recent memory.