Traffic head worried about frequent accidents
- Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 at 7:45 PM
This bus turned over with passengers aboard on Windy Hill Road February 23, resulting in the death of an American tourist Aaron Rumphrey. The driver, Rolland Allen was arrested for reckless driving and is on bail.
By ANEKA EDWARDS, Staff reporter
Traffic Chief Kenrick Headley has expressed his concern over the number of pedestrians that are involved in traffic accidents so far for the year.
Approximately 10 pedestrians sustained minor to serious injuries.
“While the number of accidents is down compared to the same period last year… what has increased is the number of accidents involving pedestrians,” Inspector Headley told BVI News in a telephone interview.
For the period January 1, 2010 to April 4, 2010 there have been 378 accidents with one fatality, compared to 2009 over the same period which recorded 378 accidents with no fatalities.
According to the Traffic Head the recent accidents that have occurred will be recorded in his report due at the end of the week. “Our stats are updated on a weekly basis.”
In light of this revelation Headley is urging pedestrians to use bright coloured clothing, especially when walking or jogging.
He added, “Try to use the sidewalks as much as possible. Always try to face oncoming traffic and cross the road where pedestrian crossings are provided or in lighted areas.”
Lobbying for lights at Paraquita Bay
Headley intends to write to the Public Works and Electricity departments to have officials evaluate safety mechanisms for pedestrians and motorists in the Paraquita Bay area in light of the accident that happened on Tuesday evening.
“I will be writing the letters today,” he said. “Areas that need to be addressed are lighting, identification areas for pedestrian crossings, speed limit signs and road signage.”
The traffic head also expressed condolences to the victim’s family.
He also urged motorists to exercise caution driving in the areas of schools and residential areas.
“They should not be overtaking … they need to be conscious of the time that students leave schools when driving through these areas and should always be on the lookout notably in areas where there are no sidewalks or pedestrian crossing.”
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I agree with Busy Signal, I have seen the ex chief minsiter on his cell phone, many many times while driving. LOL.
I have seen to date at least three different ministers on their cell phones while driving. I have also seen police driving in police vehicles not obeying stop signs, and not using turn signals. So, if the law enforcement and the legislators dont abide by their own laws, then how will you get the public to abide by them?
Traffic accidents will not stop until everyone abide within the traffic laws . Just last week I saw the former chief minister … driving while using his phone in the town area. Some people even text while driving. Some signal for you to cross the road yet the still coming full speed and foot aint touch the brakes yet. Near bumps on the crosswalk are frequents and everyone seems to be in the rush.
Let the traffic head stay worried, let him think that handing out tickets for seat belt and tint will solve the issues.
How about making your officers pass tickets for
Failure to Indicate,
Speeding
Not pulling off the road to chat
Illegal parking OUTSIDE OF TOWN ALSO
RUNNING STOP SIGNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In plain sight of officers and them telling you only the traffic cop can give the ticket.
Only having one head light at night OR NONE AT ALL!!!!!
I remember the speed traps by Paraquita Bay and West End now all they do is drive around burning gas with one pulvarize looking officer in the passenger side only looking for cell phone and seat belt and not addressing the other traffic infractions. TRAIN YOU POLICE OFFICERS ON WHAT ELSE THEY SHOULD LOOK FOR AND STOP EXPECTING THE ISSUES TO DISAPPEAR…
Round Of Applause!
Hear Hear!
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