Traffic Police Warns Drivers Ahead Of School Reopening Season.

 As schools re-open for second term, it’s essential to prioritize road safety to ensure well-being of students, teachers, parents and other road users. The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety thus reminds all road users of the following road safety tips.

Traffic Police call upon all parents, teachers and caretakers of these children to be responsible for their safety as they travel to and from schools.

 All motorist to observe rules of the road, exercise maximum discipline and patience while on the roads.

 This will minimize congestion on the road.

Avoid destructions like using phones while driving, walking or crossing the roads. Children below the age of 12 to be accompanied by elders on motorcycles; Motorcycles that carry more than two children are strongly warned.

 Riders and children on motorcycles are required to put on helmets at all times while on motor cycles. Children to be escorted or accompanied by parents or guardians to guarantee their safety on the road.

Drivers are strongly warned on carrying excess and interference to safe driving as this contravene with the traffic laws and regulations and can lead to crashes. 

Children are also advised to take taxes and boda-bodas from recognized stages, use recognized motor vehicles for taxes with checkered band to avoid conmen, do not board tinted vehicle or strange vehicle to avoid kidnaps.

 Take note of the registration number of the tax or boda-boda before boarding it. Remember, road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

 Let’s work together to ensure a safe and happy second term, 2024. Police toll free 0800199099. Police noted