More Than 34,000 Motorists Flashed Since January

Any offender is liable to a fine of Rs 2,000 , the offense has less than ten months reported sum of Rs 68 million to the state. For committing the same offense repeatedly , two conductors , having lost all the points allocated are likely to see their driver's license be suspended for a period of six months under the Road Traffic Act .
At the Traffic Branch , we deplore the fact that some motorists continue to flout the rules of the road , putting not only their lives but also that of other road users . "Ensuring the preservation of human life and safety on the roads over, beyond the authorities, the collective responsibility of all citizens ," said Inspector Mohit Rama .
Intensification of checkpoints for the festive period
Since the establishment of the system of penalty points in May, there are more than 12,000 motorists have lost points . Besides speeding, the other most common offenses are not wearing seat belts with more than 6,000 offenders , the use of mobile phones while driving and non- use of helmets by motorcyclists . For Inspector Mohit Rama is a change of mentality is needed.
"It is unfortunate that some motorists seem to always remain insensitive campaigns organized regularly by the police. Almost every day , we take in contravention of drivers to use their mobile phone while driving not only verbal communication but also to read and write text messages . This is irresponsible , "said he said.
Faced with this situation and especially with the approach of the festive season , police are actively looking into a new plan that provides for increased road checks across the country . Everything will be finalized in late October. Meanwhile, regular checks continue. No later than last weekend, checks on driving under the influence of alcohol saw fifty motorists predicament . The majority of them returned nightclubs .
Moreover, the statistics compiled by the Traffic Branch show that the elderly are the most vulnerable on our roads. To date , thirty pedestrians aged over 60 were killed in collisions. No later this week , a sexagenarian was fatally hit by a bus in Beau Bassin while crossing the road.