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“Self preservation is key, be each other’s keeper to save lives” – Asst. Comm. Ramnarine
As reports are daily made regarding traffic accidents and incidences, David Ramnarine, Assistant Commissioner Police says that a more holistic approach involving increased enforcement and education is required to arrest the current traffic woes faced on the roadways.
Assistant Commissioner David Ramnarine
Acting Traffic Chief, Superintendent
Dion Moore
He said that as far as he is aware, the police are doing their part but from observation, Guyanese always seem to be in a rush and often times forget about self preservation.
“People need to understand that they have to be patient and inculcate defensive driving.”
Ramnarine said the law is there and so are police ranks but one’s own sense of responsibility is an important factor that is often overlooked.
Police Superintendant and acting Head of the Traffic Department, Dion Moore in echoing the sentiments said the Force is employing more efforts to stem the tide of accidents through enhanced patrols and more frequent conducting of breathalyzer tests.
Additionally, he told this publication, that those who are caught breaching traffic light control signals will face the full brunt of law enforcement as will persons caught using cellular phone while driving.
These measures are further being enforced in response to mounting concerns about the apparent growing number of accidents.
Moore noted that that at the end of July there was a six percent decrease in traffic accidents. From police assessment for the period August 1 to 21, 2015 most fatal accidents have been occurring between Fridays to Mondays and mostly at nights. However, the Acting Traffic Chief reiterated the need for motorists to look out for others and to be each other’s keepers. “If you see someone driving recklessly let them know immediately,” he said.
More importantly he noted that many people sit quietly in public transportation while the vehicle is driven above the normal speed limit. This culture, he declared, needs to be changed.
“We have too many accidents where people stay quietly when persons are speeding and then when the accidents happen, then they say the person was speeding. If you speak out you will prevent accidents and limit injuries, cost incurred to fix things that are damaged, and even deaths.”
On the subject of the ‘write or leff’ allegations that cause some ranks to turn a blind eye to traffic infringements, speaking for the administrative section of Force, Assistant Commissioner Ramnarine admitted that there is need for stronger leadership as ranks under all supervisors’ charge normally look to them for guidance.
However, he noted too that while most are doing a good job, the evidence is there that there are some police supervisors who are slacking up but this is being addressed through further training.
“Ranks do things that are not in keeping with the ideals of the Force when there is an absence of strong supervision.”
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