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NCA on road accidents
National Constitutional Assembly (NCA)
August 03, 2011

The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) is gravely concerned about the increasing carnage on our roads as we are approaching the Heroes holidays.

In the past week we have lost more than 20 lives through road accidents.

As the NCA we demand that there be measures that will end the carnage on our roads by punishing offenders and ending the culture of impunity.

An urgent crack down on speeding and the use of unroadworthy vehicles must be done. There is also need to streamline the collection of fines with the aim of reducing the number of accidents.

However we also place the blame on the police who are leaving traffic offenders to pass through roadblocks after taking bribes, and this culture should stop. Our message to them is that human life is a gift from God and cannot be exchanged for silver or gold.

We also take this opportunity to register our disappointment in the state of our roads which are infested with potholes and these have also contributed to the cause of accidents. We urge government to improve the state of our roads as part of their responsibility to protect human life.

We extend our condolences and deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased on the tragic loss of their loved ones. We are in mourning with them at this darkest hour that has befallen them.

We urge motorists to drive carefully during this heroes holiday.

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