The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is cautioning drivers, and pedestrians in particular, to exercise greater caution and alertness on the roadways across the nation.
According to the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, Roadway Surveillance Unit (RSU), over the last six (6) weeks, ten (10) pedestrian deaths have occurred, accounting for 59% of this years’ road traffic deaths. These pedestrian deaths are evenly distributed, with half occurring on both Highways and Main Roads. Police Road Traffic Safety Coordinator, Sgt. Brent Batson, noted that what was most concerning was that 50% of the road traffic deaths involving pedestrians occurred along Main Roads. These roads have 50 Km/h speed limits, which are speeds that are generally associated with non-fatal injuries where pedestrian involved road traffic accidents are concerned. The data suggests drivers have migrated their speeding habits to Main Roads without care or consideration to other road users. Senior Superintendent of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, David Powder, expressed disappointment with the road traffic death figures as his officers have been enforcing road traffic laws consistently in efforts to help keep the roadways safe, with Highway Patrol Officers having issued over 4,800 traffic tickets to errant motorists for the year, of which 36% being issued for exceeding roadway speed limits. “We all have our roles to play in keeping the roads safe, drivers and other road users need to understand how risk-taking can quickly lead to unplanned outcomes including injuries and death on the roads.” The road death count for 2024 is now seventeen (17), compared to eighteen (18) for the same period last year — representing a 5% decrease. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AboutYouthere1 is a website focused on providing useful information, breaking news, entertainment and online shopping in Trinidad and Tobago.
AlertsSupportYouTubeContactPrivacyCategories
All
Archives
March 2024
|
© 2024 Youthere1 Enterprises. All Rights Reserved.