Let’s keep the accident rate down

Dear Editor,

I cannot recall a gridlock of motor vehicles like that encountered in the city during the Xmas season. I tried getting through the city using the manual directions of the traffic cop, but had to resort to the traffic lights that were partly functioning and were being abused by pedestrians crossing at the green light.

This traffic jam, which we might say is seasonal, will descend on us soon and the planners will have to expedite an alternative road or highways for entering the city and maybe opening up a few one-way roads from next year.

I urge my fellow motorists to be patient, courteous and demonstrate defensive driving at this particular time. Let’s keep the accident rate down.

Yours faithfully,
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