- Through a statement on X, NTSA says close supervision of children and the identification of safe vehicles to transport them will play an important role in ensuring their safety.
As school closes for the Easter holiday, it's important to remind all parents, guardians, and children about road safety.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) urges all players within the road transport sector to implement measures to ensure safety, especially now that schools are breaking for the Easter holiday.
Through a statement on X, NTSA says close supervision of children and the identification of safe vehicles to transport them will play an important role in ensuring their safety.
"In the past, the country witnessed cases of reckless driving and distractions by students, and unfortunately, some of the incidents led to fatal and serious injuries," said NTSA.
Such incidents can be prevented through close collaboration with law enforcement, parents/guardians, school management, transport service providers, and school children.
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In the last six months, the Authority has suspended two hundred and eighty-eight (288) Driving Licenses and four hundred and twenty (420) drivers subjected to a driver retest following public reports of driver misconduct, speed violations recorded on the NTSA Intelligent Road Safety Management System (IRSMS), findings from safety compliance audits conducted on Public Service Transport Operators and court outcomes.
"Working with the National Police Service during this period and the Easter festivities, there will be major focus on driver/conductor behavior, vehicle safety compliance and Usalama Barabarani education. All motorists are therefore required to practice road safety and take responsibility for their actions," says the NTSA.
NTSA urges all road users to remain vigilant, exercise caution and report incidences of dangerous driving to the Police.
