“We see too many where motorists have chosen to speed, drink-drive, or let their impatience get the better of them. We still see people not wearing seatbelts, and the gruesome result when a person is thrown through the windscreen,” Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming said.
“They’re bad decisions that impact families, other road users and the first responders who have to pick up the pieces.
“Our message to motorists is simple: Belt up, keep your speed within the limits and focus on the road in front of you.
“If you’re having a big night, don’t make the selfish decision to get behind the wheel after you’ve been drinking. Focus on getting home in one piece.”
Police will be highly visible on roads throughout the holidays and have a no-nonsense approach.
Along with marked patrol cars, officers will be out in unmarked vehicles, and checkpoints will be a regular feature across the country.
Expect to see them at any hour of the day and prepare to be breath-tested when stopped.
As of November 30, police have carried out more than 2.7 million breath tests, written 50,000 tickets for not wearing seatbelts, issued 362,000 speeding tickets and dealt with 55,000 cellphone offences.
“There’s no excuse for putting lives at risk. and we are unapologetic about enforcing the road rules; if it means you get home for Christmas, it’s worth it.”
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