Mutorwa preaches road safety
Transport minister John Mutorwa says law-enforcement agencies are playing a vital role in ensuring that road users are safe while travelling.
He also reminded them that their job requires the outmost professionalism from them at all times
“I would like to start off by recognising and appreciating the efforts you have been making, by saving precious lives on our roads,” Mutorwa said during a road safety media conference yesterday at the ministry's headquarters in Windhoek.
“If it was not for your efforts, the motor vehicle crashes and fatalities could have been even worse than what it is today.”
Mutorwa reminded law-enforcement officials that their job is a constitutional and professional one, and demanded the outmost professionalism from them at all times.
“We expect you to be ever-professional in executing your duties, by not compromising on road traffic and transport regulations. If you do, you should know that you are compromising the lives of the road users, drivers, passengers and pedestrians,” Mutorwa said.
He also called on drivers to show caution.
“We should not forget that driving a car comes with huge responsibilities. Therefore, I would like to call upon all drivers to drive with care and consider other road users, especially vulnerable ones such as passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, bikers, children and the elderly,” he said.
Mutorwa advised passengers to speak out against bad driving habits displayed by drivers.
“If you observe that the driver is going too fast, you should say so to him or her. If you think you might sound offensive, try and be diplomatic by telling the driver: 'I am sorry but I am not a good passenger, could I ask you to slow down a bit'.”
According to Mutorwa, speaking in a diplomatic tone would not likely offend speeding drivers.
“Never get into a vehicle with a driver who has been drinking or taking drugs. Do your best to persuade them not to drive. Remember, anyone who is selfish enough to drink or drive, and put themselves and others at risk, deserves to be reported to the police and other officials responsible for road safety,” he said.
Mutorwa said while Namibian roads were rated highly, when compared to many other African countries, road safety was still an important facet of the festive season.
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He also reminded them that their job requires the outmost professionalism from them at all times
“I would like to start off by recognising and appreciating the efforts you have been making, by saving precious lives on our roads,” Mutorwa said during a road safety media conference yesterday at the ministry's headquarters in Windhoek.
“If it was not for your efforts, the motor vehicle crashes and fatalities could have been even worse than what it is today.”
Mutorwa reminded law-enforcement officials that their job is a constitutional and professional one, and demanded the outmost professionalism from them at all times.
“We expect you to be ever-professional in executing your duties, by not compromising on road traffic and transport regulations. If you do, you should know that you are compromising the lives of the road users, drivers, passengers and pedestrians,” Mutorwa said.
He also called on drivers to show caution.
“We should not forget that driving a car comes with huge responsibilities. Therefore, I would like to call upon all drivers to drive with care and consider other road users, especially vulnerable ones such as passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, bikers, children and the elderly,” he said.
Mutorwa advised passengers to speak out against bad driving habits displayed by drivers.
“If you observe that the driver is going too fast, you should say so to him or her. If you think you might sound offensive, try and be diplomatic by telling the driver: 'I am sorry but I am not a good passenger, could I ask you to slow down a bit'.”
According to Mutorwa, speaking in a diplomatic tone would not likely offend speeding drivers.
“Never get into a vehicle with a driver who has been drinking or taking drugs. Do your best to persuade them not to drive. Remember, anyone who is selfish enough to drink or drive, and put themselves and others at risk, deserves to be reported to the police and other officials responsible for road safety,” he said.
Mutorwa said while Namibian roads were rated highly, when compared to many other African countries, road safety was still an important facet of the festive season.
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