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Traffic statistics show slight decrease in accidents

Sep 08, 2011 News

The police have stated that there were four more road fatalities than for the corresponding period January to August last year.
Last year during this same period 75 persons lost their lives on the roadways, whereas this year, 79 persons lost their lives.
Eight children lost their lives on the roadways so far this year due to traffic accidents, compared to five children last year.
According to the police, pedestrians and pedal cyclists are the two main categories of road users affected. Some 31 pedestrians and pedal cyclists died last year while16 died this year.
It was further stated that speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol are the major causes of the fatal accidents.
The police said that they are maintaining its rigid enforcement towards road safety along with the use of breathalysers and radar guns.
They disclosed that at the end of August, 42,494 cases were made against errant motorists.
Of this, a total 8,859 were for speeding and 743 were for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Along with enforcement of the laws, the police said that emphasis is also being placed on traffic education.
With the opening of schools for the new term, the police traffic department will be conducting its lecture to schools programme and visible patrols in school areas.

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