NATIONAL Road Safety Week kicked off this week. This year’s campaign is targeting pedestrian safety. Pedestrian deaths have more than doubled this year compared to last year with 14 deaths recorded compared to six for the same time in 2021.
Today, all police forces across the country are holding a day of action in relation to pedestrian safety. Police and highway patrol will be watching out for pedestrians, targeting school crossings and distracted drivers.
“On Wednesday, our focus of our operation is on the safety of pedestrians all week and the safety of all road users,” said Acting Senior Sergeant, Tom Brown.
“Instances of pedestrian deaths are way too high right now and we need to do what we can to curb those numbers and not let them get any higher,” he said.
The National Day of Action comes in time for National Walk to School Day, happening this Friday. Children are back at school and on Friday, more students will be walking to class than usual. Please be mindful if you are driving. Similarly, be careful crossing roads, avoid jaywalking, and be aware of your surroundings.
