Road Safety Project Coordinator of the police, Sergeant Brent Batson says, this month has been the deadliest for 2023 so far.
With 12 people losing their lives in road traffic collisions, when compared to six in 2022, there were four fatal road traffic accidents (RTAs) this past weekend. Sargeant Batson said road users continue to engage in risky behaviours and they result in preventable incidents that leave the loved ones of the victims facing immeasurable loss.
He said road users are taking this risk even with all the warnings and he believes that the population does not seem to be receiving the message.
Head of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, Senior Superintendent Clint Arthur warned drivers that they need to expect increased road check exercises and have their documents ready for production to officers.
Senior Supt Arthur said for the year so far approximately 6,500 fixed penalty notices were issued for exceeding speed limits, over 16,500 tickets were issued for failing to wear seatbelts and 4,644 for using mobile phones when driving,
Over 1,400 drivers were ticketed for breach of traffic lights.
