By Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Wednesday 5th July 2023) – Speeding followed by driving without due care and attention have been identified by police as the causes of traffic accidents which the police are “deeply concerned” about with plans to address the situation.
“During the course of our investigations into traffic accidents this year and others past, driving at excessively high speeds has repeatedly been identified as their main cause. Coming in at a close second is driving without due care and attention.
We continue to implore drivers and motorists to exercise adequate vigilance and extreme care while driving.” Such was reported in a police statement issued on Tuesday 4th July 2023. Motorists are being cautioned that: “Speed has never been, and will never be a solution for lateness.
It will also never provide the guarantee of safe arrival at your destination of choice. It was also disclosed that: “The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is deeply concerned at the unusually high number of traffic accidents on both St.
Kitts and Nevis, some of which have resulted in loss of life.” According to the police, in an effort to assist the general public with fully adhering to the Federation’s traffic laws in particular, the Police Force will have an increased presence in communities around the country. “We owe it to each other to conduct ourselves at all times in a manner that protects and respects the safety, security, and peace of mind of others.
As the chief law enforcement agency in the Federation, the RSCNPF owes it to one and all to do its part in maintaining that safety. In this regard, we will continue to fulfill our national mandate without fear or favour to the benefit of one and all,” police say.
Front Page Photo: A screenshot of an accident scene captured by surveillance camera on Cayon Street in Basseterre in June 2023 involving a two-car collision which saw one of the vehicle flipping. The scene has been one which caught the attention of the public as young mother rushed from inside the front vehicle clutching her baby from the back seat.
A male passerby was also going along the sidewalk when the crash happened.
