National Road Safety Month kicked off yesterday with a small ceremony at the junction of Avenue of the Republic and Brickdam, under the theme, ‘Alcohol, Speed, and Inattentiveness Cause Accidents; Drive Wise and Save Lives.’
Drunk driving and speeding were reported as the major causes of road accidents in Guyana. Throughout the launch, organised by the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC), emphasis was placed on the importance of education and vigorous campaigning towards the reduction of road accidents in Guyana. According to Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, constant application of the law is needed to change the culture that pervades Guyana. He opined that though the laws are present, the application of these laws is what is truly necessary.
Up to the end of last month, there have been 79 accidents with 85 fatalities, including nine children. For 2012, there
