Police launch 60-day drive to halt road carnage

Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has launched a 60-day campaign calling on people to change mindsets and enhance their safety on the roads to halt the carnage on the country's highways.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in Gaborone yesterday, Police Commissioner Thebeyame Tsimako said the rate of road accidents in the country has been in a state of flux over the years.

He explained that the general trend shows an increase in terms of absolute figures although indices show signs of mild improvements, with about 332 deaths registered this year, compared to 475 at this time last year.

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Police launch 60-day drive to halt road carnage

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has launched a 60-day campaign calling on people to change mindsets and enhance their safety on the roads to halt the carnage on the country's highways.

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