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 Guyana Chronicle-November 30th 2004

“THE issue of the non-functioning traffic lights in Georgetown is a sore issue but efforts are being made by my ministry to have this situation corrected in the not too distant future,” says acting Minister of Home Affairs Gail Teixeira.
 

This was part of her message to mark National Road Safety Week from November 28 through December 4.

The theme for the week is “Accidents can be deadly. Use the roads safely.”

Teixeira noted that, at the moment, the ministry is trying to get funds to install about 23 traffic lights at the most crucial intersections.

She said the issue will not be swept under the rug and avenues are being explored for financial support

“What the public should realise is that these lights will cost an estimated US$2M, and that is just to purchase them. We still have to look at monies for maintenance,” said Minister Teixeira in an interview with GINA.

She said attempts to fix the existing traffic lights are thwarted by unscrupulous persons who deliberately damage them.

“Persons are being mischievous and whoever is caught will be prosecuted,” she stressed.

Drivers, also, have a responsibility to approach intersections with caution, she added.

She advised them to stop at the lines placed at intersections and then proceed when it is safe to do so.

“There is no doubt in my mind that everyone wants a reduced accident rate. However, we must be willing and prepared to make some positive and consistent effort in that direction.

“Therefore, drivers must reduce speed and not exceed posted speed limits; much money is expended on improving our roads and drivers must resist any temptation to speed excessively,” Teixeira said in her message.

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