Maria David
THE opening of new road infrastructure is not a sign for people to treat it as a field for “need for speed” by road users.
This is according to Minister of Works and Transport John Mutorwa, during the official opening of Okatana-Ongwediva road on Friday, saying that road accidents are becoming a growing concern to the government.
Mutorwa stated that as they continue to extend their road network to enhance road safety, the loss of lives due to accidents is still a great concern.
“Don’t overspeed, these roads are not racing tracks for anyone and it should not be a killing field,” he said.
Mutorwa then appealed to motorists to observe and comply with road safety regulations at all times.
“Let’s join forces and fight this evil that is killing our citizens on ghetto roads,” he said.
Another concern Mutorwa mentioned and needs to be addressed was the roaming of animals on the national roads, most especially in the evening.
He said these animals, mainly cattle are one of the causes of fatal car accidents in the northern regions.
Mutorwa then appealed to farmers along national roads to ensure that their animals are kept within a reasonable distance from the road while grazing.
