Road Traffic Systems National Road Safety Conference April 24, 2007
M/Cyclist Most vulnerable Second in severity indexInvolved in 34.58% of all accidents (10.63%) tickets incl v helmet Average fine= 83/- Helmet should be made compulsory Lights on rule Improved Riding Skills Lower license age to 16
Pedestrian Tops severity index Second most vulnerable No law for them 3m a day a daunting task Road network must cater for pedestrian Vehicle design change to reduce severity Reduce speeds to reduce severity Liabilities for ped accidents to cover med treatment costs Raised Zebra crossings
Vehicle Targeted Commercial vehicle: 82.99% M/cycle: 10.63% Car: 6.46% MCR: 9 accidents tickets (13.51%) Taxi : 19 accidents tickets (6.01%) Car: 296 accidents tickets (6.46%) Road user injury accidents should govern ticketing
Improving Law enforcement Adopt the motorway police model for traffic police Provide road furniture to assist public compliance and police action There is need to legalize transport sector Implement third party insurance to give relief to injured road users Police should be provided with effective enforcement tools from fines Deal traffic accidents through MVO and traffic police