More Than 34,000 Motorists Flashed Since January

11 years, 1 month ago - 16 October 2013, Le Matinal

Neither the introduction of penalty points or installation of radars in the country could not curb the enthusiasm of some motorists. From January to early October, more than 34,000 drivers were flashed for speeding.

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.