Zanzibar calls for stronger road safety
The Zanzibar government is calling for stricter enforcement of road safety laws following a surge in fatal accidents. Officials are focusing on improving the training of driving instructors to ensure new drivers are competent and disciplined.
Why it matters
High accident rates pose a significant threat to public safety and damage critical infrastructure, necessitating better regulatory oversight.
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR government has called for stronger enforcement of road safety laws after 85 road accidents recorded over a three-month period left 61 people dead and 88 others injured.
Infrastructure and Transport Minister Dr Khalid Salum Mohamed said the figures demonstrated the urgent need for all road transport stakeholders to take road safety regulations seriously.
He made the call on Monday while closing a one-month training programme for driving instructors, saying many accidents were linked to failure by road users to observe traffic laws and basic safety requirements.
The minister said the continued loss of lives and injuries required coordinated action by drivers, driving instructors, transport operators, enforcement authorities and other stakeholders.
He also warned that road accidents do not only cause deaths and injuries but can damage road infrastructure in which the government is investing heavily.
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