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Increased road accidents in rural areas unusual – Road Safety Council

Jul 28, 2011 News

The Guyana National Road Safety Council is appealing to all road users, including pedestrians, motor vehicle drivers, and cyclists to be more responsible in their daily activities on the roadways, says Surendra Khayyam, Chairman.
He revealed that there is a significant increase in road accidents in the Ancient County, Berbice and in Regions Five and Six, which is unusual for rural areas.
The Chairman added that almost daily road accidents have been occurring in and around Georgetown and areas on the East Coast and the East Bank of Demerara, the West Bank and the West Coast of Demerara.
It was observed that there have been major accidents which resulted in loss of lives and serious disability to persons involved. Almost all accidents have a great financial impact on the economy and have caused distress emotionally, physically and significantly affected the social lives of the affected families.
Khayyam noted that the current habitual blunders by many drivers are speeding, driving under the influence (DUI), total neglect for traffic laws and total disregard for the five Cs; Care, Courtesy, Consideration, Caution and the use of Common Sense when using the roads.
“The blatant disregard for traffic laws and traffic advisories is the major contributing factor for road accidents which, the council and other stakeholders are desperately trying to reduce substantially.
Pedestrians and cyclists are also to be blamed for their carefree and sloppy attitudes when using the roadways,” he stated. He stressed that the reduction in road accidents can only be achieved with citizens’ input.
Khayyam emphasised, “Remember Road Safety is a must, it is my business, your business and everybody’s business.”

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