Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Eli Zakour is calling for greater responsibility on the nation’s roads, emphasizing that while progress has been made in reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries, continued efforts are needed.
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Eli Zakour says Government continues to work with the relevant agencies to improve road safety and reduce the number of collisions on the nation’s roads.
“The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service recently would have published the most recent statistics. I know traffic accidents, serious injuries and fatalities are down, but one life lost is too many and we have work to do.”
The remarks came as Trinidad and Tobago observed the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims which included a 5K Run and Cycling on Sunday morning, honouring those who have lost their lives or suffered life-changing injuries in road collisions.
Director of Arrive Alive, Sharon Inglefield, emphasized that many collisions are preventable.
“So we think of them, we know that most of these collisions were preventable and avoidable and we ask that in their memory, let their lives matter, we slow down, we adapt our speed to road conditions and we try to save lives.”
Minister Zakour also issued a reminder to motorists about the importance of complying with traffic regulations.
“I would like to let the motorist public know that Trinidad and Tobago please is keeping the traffic law as you expected home.”
Meanwhile, national athlete, Omari Thompson who won the 5K, also used the occasion to encourage motorists to make responsible choices behind the wheel, stressing the importance of protecting lives on the nation’s roads.