An online discussion in recognition of the UN Global Road Safety Week today offered insights and proposed strategies to tackle the complex issues surrounding road safety in developing countries such as Jamaica.
The discussion, hosted by the National Road Safety Council in partnership with Jamaica National Foundation and the FIA Foundation, focused on the week’s theme “Streets for Life” and the thrust to establish 30 kph speed limits in high traffic areas.
The message from Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chair of the Council Andrew Holness was “Slow down and live!”
He confirmed that the Jamaican Government “is giving serious consideration to the recommendation from the World Health Organization for policy makers worldwide to adopt the Safe Systems approach to reducing road traffic injuries and deaths.”
