NCOPT, Police To Discuss Road Safety As Accidents Surge

The National Council on Public Transportation (NCOPT) and the police were set to meet on Monday to address the pressing issue of road safety amid a worrying surge in road accidents. Just last week alone, eleven schoolchildren were among over 30 individuals who sustained injuries in multiple-casualty road incidents in Castries and Vieux Fort. In addition, so far in 2024, road accidents have claimed six lives. NCOPT President Godfrey Ferdinand believes there should be a holistic approach to addressing road safety. He elaborated that an accident is not a simple result of brake failure or speeding but a complex interplay of various factors, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to road safety. Ferdinand told St. Lucia Times that road conditions, the health of motorists, carelessness, and mechanical failure all contribute to road incidents. At the same time, the NCOPT President spoke of the need for more traffic checks and vehicle inspections. “Why isn’t there a speed gun? Why aren’t there breathalyzers? Why isn’t there a noise meter? Why isn’t there a tint meter?” He asked. PHOTO: Stock image. The article NCOPT, Police To Discuss Road Safety As Accidents Surge is from St. Lucia Times.