By Admin. Updated 5:55 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
This country has seen an increase in the number of motor vehicle accidents recorded so far for the Third Quarter of this year when compared to 2022.
According to the statistics from the Traffic Branch, there is a 5 % increase in motor vehicle accidents for the third quarter of 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines stated in a post on Monday.
“There were 594 reported accidents in said quarter in 2022 and 621 in 2023. For the same period under review, there were six (6) and four (4) fatal accidents respectively,” the RSVGPF said.
In the post, the RSVGPF urged motorists to drive within the speed limit as it said speeding is one of the leading causes of these accidents.
It also urged members of the public to adhere to traffic laws and regulations.
“Collectively, we can reduce these growing and unwelcome statistics,” the RSVGPF said.
“The Commissioner of Police assures the public that no effort will be spared in enforcing the traffic laws to ensure safety and security on our roads. The Commissioner of Police calls on all citizens and residents to work hand in hand with police to curb the number of motor vehicle accidents, dangerous driving, and incidences of road rage that have been creeping into our society,” the RSVGPF added.
It said the Commissioner further appeals to motorists and commuters to stay within the designated speed limit, wear a seatbelt while driving, avoid drinking and driving, avoid driving with cellphones or other objects in hand that could impede judgment and control of the vehicle, Refrain from playing loud music on public and private vehicles, and to be courteous, tolerant, and respectful to users of the roads.
The Commissioner has also urged people to make sure it is safe before crossing a pedestrian crossing, and comply with the traffic laws, road signs, and other signals given by police officers conducting traffic duty.
“Those who fail to comply with the traffic laws of SVG will be prosecuted,” the RSVGPF stated in the release.
Let us all work together to keep our nation’s roads safe. “Road safety is no accident,” the release stated.
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