Driving Expert Calls for Enforcement, Education to Reduce Road Crashes

Amid a surge in road fatalities, Vice President of the National Association of Driving Schools, Kingston Jean has called for stricter enforcement of road rules, a crackdown on indiscipline, and even mandatory refresher courses for long-time drivers to renew their licences. In an exclusive interview with St Lucia Times, he stressed the importance of discipline, enforcement, and education in reversing the troubling trend. He identified speeding as a major contributor to increasing road crashes. Calling on drivers to reduce their speeds, Jean warned: “The faster you drive, the less time you have to stop and the less time you have to assess the situation. Once you run out of time, you also run out of space.” He pointed to a glaring enforcement gap, particularly during early morning and late-night hours when drivers exceed speed limits, often while under the influence of alcohol.  “We need more police officers on the roads at these critical times,” the driving expert said, emphasising the role of law enforcement in curbing reckless behaviour. Beyond enforcement, Jean stressed the importance of education in fostering safer driving habits. He said driving schools can help to instill the right attitudes in new drivers.  He criticised the approach of...