THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Tuesday issued the following Road Safety Tips for the benefit of pedestrians:-

(a) When walking on the road, use the sidewalk, avenue and pavement where provided.
(b) Always walk on the right hand side of the road where there are no pavements, avenues or foot paths.
(c) When crossing the road, always remember to do the kerb drill – Look right, Look left, Look right again; and if the road is clear, walk briskly across.
(d) Never cross the road in an angle. It takes longer to get across.
(e) Do not play on or by the side of the road. Find a safe place to play, such as a yard, compound or play field.

During road safety enforcement operations over the period December 28, 2014 to January 03, 2015, the Police Traffic Department charged a number of motorists for breaching the traffic laws. Charges were as follows:

Speeding: 249 cases; Driving Under the Influence: 31 cases; Breaching Condition of Road licence: 29 cases; Careless Driving: 05 cases;
Dangerous Driving: 12 cases;
Failure to wear safety helmet: 10 cases; Failure to wear seat belt: 07 cases; Prohibition of the use of hand-held mobile phone: 05 cases.

(Michel Outridge)