Reckless driving culture blamed for motorcyclists’ deaths

Wallace Nurse

Between June and September, there were seven fatal accidents which claimed the lives of motorcyclists and Chairman of the West Demerara Road Safety Council Sahab Hack says that a culture, which includes disregard for the traffic laws and the use of helmets not recommended for bikes, is to blame.

Hack, during an interview with Stabroek News, called on drivers to change their driving culture in order to reduce the fatality rate.

Speaking about the behaviour of bikers in Region Three, Hack said that bikers often claim police harassment when pulled over for not