Rymer calls for road users to be cautious amid latest road fatality
Following the fatal two-vehicle crash yesterday, and a seeming rise in motor vehicle-related accidents in the territory, Transportation Minister Kye Rymer is appealing to all road users to exercise caution and consideration when traversing the territory’s roadways.
In a statement, Rymer pleaded with persons to obey all road laws and regulations, practice road safety and drive with courtesy and consideration for others.
“We must be our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. While it is true that accidents will occur, every road user must do their part to minimise the incidence of these occurring and the severity of injuries,” the Minister of Transport said.
“On a daily basis, residents complain of encounters where vehicle operators drive with little to no regard for others, putting lives and property at risk. These are the kinds of things that we can do without and which we must discourage,” Rymer continued.
The minister said he fully supports the calls for residents and efforts of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force for increased enforcement of the territory’s Road Traffic Laws and Regulations.
“I do believe, however, that personal responsibility and consideration should be everyone’s motto,” Rymer said. “Just last week, we saw circulating on social media video footage of persons recklessly speeding through oncoming traffic on the east-bound lane of the James Walter Francis Highway in the vicinity of Pasea,” he added.
Speaking on the accident yesterday, Rymer said it was quite sad to receive news of another serious motor vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of life. The minister also extended condolences to the loved ones of the victim.
The police confirmed him to be a South African male residing in the West End area. His name is yet to be released.
Since the beginning of the new year, there have been at least nine motor-vehicle accidents reported in the territory. So far, two of the accidents resulted in the death of the scooter riders involved.
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For all you know they were swerving from potholes. Hon. Rhymer, the roads are in a complete mess with potholes that could hold babies. Sewage is still running. The traffic is actually worse than it was before. The market is still undeveloped after all the hoopla. We like you but you are not performing either.
The road leading up Belle Vue is terrible and people are always driving on the wrong side of the road to avoid the holes and most of the drivers(selfish impatient ones) don’t care if they hit up coming traffic
I see them every day. The bins are obstructions. They need to relocate most of them if not all. I should know.
Time to switch to driving on the right side of the road
but depends whether you are facing Road Town or West End
What ever direction your going. “Right ?” DUH
Speed limit signs need to be in KM/H as well as MPH, since most vehicle speedometers in the BVI are in KM. Then enforcement of speed limits is crucial. Putting up speed cameras to fine those who drive recklessly fast would be a start and a lot more effective than additional speed bumps. We also need the center lines to be painted back on the roads (why do they wear out so quickly over here?)
In VG the signs painted today before week’s end dull or no longer visible.I personally block the crossing at NiceGuybay6 to allow a lady to get back to the marina.as she didn’t know the crossings mark so she was using speed bump to cross.sad sad.
Get a mirror at Havers and where it is necessary. there used to be one at havers pre-irma bt no one bothered to fix this. now a man is dead
Even a mirror would not have averted this accident. Was the jeep travelling down Havers Hill at speed and never stopped before entering the main road? If so, the man on the bike never stood a chance to avoid him. Poor guy was tossed into the air and then hit again a second time by the jeep. We are not told if the Jeep driver was arrested. If we do not see a manslaughter charge here, then the whole system is corrupt. Witnesses should not have to fear coming forward and telling the truth.
Why it got green cloth pinned to every light pole?
Reaping souls