13 road fatalities in January

Vijai Singh

Thirteen persons were killed on the roadways by the end of January and Traffic Chief Neil Semple has said that despite numerous pleas for the exercise of care and caution, persons continue to be reckless.

During a telephone interview with Stabroek News, Semple said the number of traffic deaths went up by two when compared to January last year. He attributed the increase to speeding and the continued practice of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Semple said while traffic patrols have been increased, ranks cannot be on every street. “We can’t have police all night