Drivers must exercise extra caution during rainy conditions -Traffic Chief
Chief Traffic Officer Ian Amsterdam.
Chief Traffic Officer Ian Amsterdam.

GIVEN the wet conditions of the roads whenever it rains, Traffic Chief Ian Amsterdam is calling on all road users to exercise extra caution since the roads become slippery and there would be puddles of water which can pose a serious problem if a driver is speeding.

The Traffic Chief told the Guyana Chronicle that on Guyana’s roads there are uneven surfaces and drivers may not have enough time to reduce speed and that can cause an accident.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Amsterdam noted also that when it is rainy, visibility of drivers is often poor and it is advisable to drive at a reasonable rate of speed and be a defensive driver.

He disclosed that for 2014 they recorded 18 road accidents with 19 deaths and for the corresponding period in 2015 they tallied 12 accidents with 19 deaths.

Amsterdam stated that they have seen a decrease of 25% in serious accidents and for minor accidents they had a decrease of 21% as well.

The Senior Superintendent disclosed that the leading contributors to fatal accidents are speeding, drunk driving and inattentiveness.
He observed that accidents happen anywhere and at any given time but on weekends they record more accidents and it starts from Fridays when persons socialise with alcoholic beverages and then drive.

DUI DRIVERS
Amsterdam is urging drivers to desist from this practice since it is not safe and can cost the lives of many in the event of an accident, as drunk drivers tend to speed significantly more than when they are sober.

He related that since the publication of a prior article in which he called on members of the public to report defaulting minibus operators, they are pleased to report that they have had three prosecutions of minibus drivers, who were drunk and driving.

Amsterdam on that note is encouraging more persons to call him directly or send an email or message to report lawless minibus drivers by using technology such as their cell phones to capture images and record videos of them in the act.

The Traffic Chief can be contacted on telephone numbers 227-2272 or 609-2396 or via email at: amsterdam_ian@yahoo.com
(By Michel Outridge)

 

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