Police says road traffic flow increases as academic term opens and reminds drivers to avoid all traffic offenses that can result into accidents.
“During the beginning of school academic year, there are more passengers using the road and sometimes, drivers over-speed in a bid to do more turns to earn more money, others carry more passengers than usual with others driving under fatigue. We urge them (drivers) to avoid these behaviors as they are among the top causes of accidents that can result into loss of lives,” the spokesperson at Traffic and Road Safety Department at Rwanda National Police, SSP Jean Marie Vianney Ndushabandi said.
SSP Jean Marie Vianney Ndushabandi reminded passengers it is their right to be driven in safety and should report any bad driving to police.
“When a driver is overspeeding or speaking on phone while driving, remind him it is dangerous. If he does not understand, quickly let Police know that using numbers available in passengers transport cars. This will help the Police save your life,” SSP Ndushabandi said.
Ndushabandi urged leaders of transport companies to control the conduct of their drivers.
“It is necessary for students going to schools to be facilitated to get early tickets so as to help them turn up at school early and evade problems like theft and irresponsible activities they may face when night falls,” he added.
SSP Ndushabandi reminded drivers and transports companies that nobody, save for Rwanda Utility Regulatory Authority (RURA), is allowed to increase transport fares and offenders will face heavy penalties.
Parents were also urged to send their children clad in school uniforms for easy identification and help in case the need so arises.
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