WC govt says road safety starts with each user
The message comes ahead of Global Road Safety Week which gets underway on Monday under the theme, 'Make walking and cycling safe'.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), road traffic injuries remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with nearly 1.2 million people killed and around 50 million injured every year.
Authorities are using the week-long campaign to remind the public that even small decisions -including slowing down, staying sober, and staying alert can make a life-saving difference.
The spokesperson for the provincial mobility department, Muneera Allie, said the campaign is a chance to push for meaningful change on the roads.
'Every life lost on our roads is one too many. Pedestrians and cyclists remain among the most vulnerable, and the number of drunk driving arrests is deeply troubling. Behind every incident is a real person - a parent, a child, a friend, neighbour or colleague.'
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