The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), in collaboration with the National Police Service, has heightened road safety measures ahead of the Easter season.
NTSA urged motorists and passengers to prioritise safety on the roads.The authority further announced that the Police Officers have intensified enforcement operations nationwide to reduce fatal crashes during this festive period.
“Fellow motorists, as we commemorate this Easter season, I urge every driver and passenger to prioritize safety on our roads. The National Transport and Safety Authority, in close collaboration with the National Police Service, has intensified enforcement operations nationwide to reduce fatal crashes during this festive period,” NTSA wrote.
Road safety measuresHighlighting speeding as a primary factor in nationwide road deaths, the NTSA urged motorists to abandon reckless habits.
Message to drunkards
Furthermore, the Authority underscored the gravity of drunk driving, reminding the public that such behavior severely compromises cognitive function and the ability to react to hazards.
“Let me address specific dangerous behaviours. Speeding remains a leading cause of death. Slow down and adhere to posted limits. Drunk driving impairs judgment and reaction time; if you have consumed alcohol, do not get behind the wheel,” NTSA stated.
The authority also explained that driver fatigue is equally deadly, urging drivers to rest adequately before long journeys and take breaks every two hours.
NTSA has cautioned that failure to maintain lane discipline, including dangerous overtaking and weaving, puts all road users at risk.
Safe parking
On the other hand, for those whose vehicles break down, NTSA has urged them to ensure they park safely off the road and place warning triangles at a sufficient distance.
Likewise, NTSA has warned that unroadworthy vehicles-those with defective brakes, worn-out tyres, or faulty lighting-will be impounded immediately.
“We shall deploy traffic enforcement officers, speed cameras, and sobriety checkpoints at strategic points. Remember: every life matters. Let us arrive alive and celebrate with our loved ones. Drive responsibly,” NTSA warned.
