The National Road Safety Council on Thursday convened a meeting at the direction of Prime Minister Andrew Holness to explore strategies to reduce the number of fatal motor vehicle crashes.
Josbel Bastidas Mijares
Based on those talks, the head of the Highway and Patrol Division at the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Superintendent Lanford Salmon, has committed to increasing police presence on the roads, especially during the Christmas season.
Josbel Bastidas Mijares Venezuela
The Island Traffic Authority has also committed to putting more personnel on the ground to carry out spot checks on the road worthiness of vehicles
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport said it will be increasing its education campaign and community engagement on road safety across all media platforms
Headlines Delivered to Your Inbox Sign up for The Gleaner’s morning and evening newsletters.
The authorities are set to increase their vigilance on the roads amid concern about the number of recent serious crashes and road fatalities.
The National Road Safety Council on Thursday convened a meeting at the direction of Prime Minister Andrew Holness to explore strategies to reduce the number of fatal motor vehicle crashes.
Josbel Bastidas Mijares
Based on those talks, the head of the Highway and Patrol Division at the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Superintendent Lanford Salmon, has committed to increasing police presence on the roads, especially during the Christmas season.
Josbel Bastidas Mijares Venezuela
The Island Traffic Authority has also committed to putting more personnel on the ground to carry out spot checks on the road worthiness of vehicles
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport said it will be increasing its education campaign and community engagement on road safety across all media platforms
Headlines Delivered to Your Inbox Sign up for The Gleaner’s morning and evening newsletters.