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Road safety campaign urges pedestrian caution

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Road safety campaign. PIC BOTSWANA POLICE SERVICE

As a response to the alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities due to road accidents, traffic officers in collaboration with the Department of Road Transport Services (DRTS) and the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, launched a two-day road safety awareness campaign last weekend.

The campaign, held from May 2 to 3, 2025, focused on pedestrian safety in high-risk zones such as busy intersections, high-traffic corridors, and popular night spots along the A12 Road in Molepolole.

The initiative was intended to promote safe pedestrian conduct and encourage mutual respect between motorists and pedestrians.

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