Some 13 new traffic lights damaged through recklessness, vandalism

– ministry moves to collect where possible

By Heppilena Ferguson

Reckless motorists and vandals have caused damage to some 13 of the 47 modern traffic lights installed less than a year ago.

Hanging in there: Though tilted and practically uprooted this streetlight on the Rupert Craig highway around the Bel Air Gardens area is still standing. (Photo by Jules Gibson)As far as possible, the Public Works Ministry said, it will make those responsible for the damage pay or it will face challenges to its ability to continue to make the system viable.