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Road Safety Warnings Intensify Amid Easter Celebrations

As Jamaicans celebrate their first Good Friday weekend in two years, without lockdown or curfew restrictions, they’re being reminded to be cautious when traveling. Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council Dr. Lucien Jones is warning persons not to be another statistic of road fatalities. Amid the Good Friday celebrations persons are being reminded to take extra precautions when traveling on the roads.

This as the number of fatal crashes have already hit one hundred and thirteen, with one hundred and thirty-nine persons killed since the start of the year. Statistics show the bulk of fatal crashes has taken place in St. Catherine, St. Andrew and St. Ann respectively.  Dr. Lucien jones is subsequently urging persons to follow road protocols especially now. The juxtaposition between this and last year’s Good Friday is significant, as a lockdown was mandated for the day in 2021. However, this year’s holiday has seen a full discontinuation of the lockdown and curfew protocols. As such, Dr. Jones suspects persons will be out and about throughout the entire weekend, further cementing the call for caution. He reminds motorcyclists to protect themselves, especially since majority of fatalities are usually involving them. 

Reporter: Velonique Bowen

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