MVA study shows cyclists well-behaved than motorists
Monday, March 25, 2024 | 20 Views |
Senior Manager Injury Prevention at MVA, Mompati Bontsibokae, shared the findings of the study at the 2024 Road Safety Stakeholders Engagement meeting held at Travel Lodge recently.
He highlighted that the overall behaviour index, excluding speeding, stands at 60%, indicating a significant risk of 40%, which explains the persistently high number of accidents in the city. Bontsibokae emphasised that drivers' compliance with seat belt usage, traffic signs, and signals, as well as distractions, was at a concerning 67%.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...