Road Safety Council Urges Safety On Roads
During this holiday season, the Bermuda Road Safety Council wants to encourage the motoring public to adhere to the rules of the road, and would like to share the following information:
- To date, eight (8) lives have been lost on our roads in 2012.
- All were males.
- All but one of the fatal collisions involved a motorcycle or livery cycle.
A statement from the Road Safety Council said: “Bermuda, we share these facts with you to highlight a plain and simple truth – how we drive on our roads has a major impact on everyone, not just the families/friends of those lost.
“Enforcement of the law is an important component in making our roads safer. Therefore, the Bermuda Police Service will continue to work to play their part.
“We appreciate their efforts because we are all aware of the demands other illegal activities place on the organisation’s time and resources. Along with enforcement, sound individual driving habits, decisions and choices can also help to bring the current rate of road traffic collisions down.
“When we teach our children correct behaviour and send them off to school, we don’t stand in the shadows of the classroom to monitor their behaviour. Similarly, no-one needs to be in your car to ensure that you come to a complete stop at a stop sign or wear your seat belt correctly.
“No-one needs to be on the back of your bike to make sure you don’t speed or ride/drive after drinking at the bar. We, as individuals, have the power to control these things.
“So, for this Christmas and New Year’s holiday, the BRSC asks that you remember to help make our roads safer by exercising control over you.
“To assist, the BRSC were in front of City Hall on Friday, December 14th, 2012, during the lunch hour, to distribute reflective vests and reflective key chains.
“We want everyone to “Brighten Up!” for the holidays. So while walking/riding on our roads, we can reduce the risk of persons being hit by traffic because they were not visible due to dark clothing, poor lighting, etc.
“The Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, a festive Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!”
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