Fatalities resulting from traffic accidents decline in first quarter
28 Apr 2015|1,961 views
The Straits Times reported that fewer people died in traffic accidents in the first three months of this year, but the Traffic Police will pay closer attention to the two most vulnerable groups, namely the motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians.
Fatal motorcycle accidents fell by 26 percent to 20. But there were 1,061 injury accidents involving motorcycles, up 15 percent from the same period last year. The numbers highlight how motorcycle riders remain at risk.
There were 39 injury-related accidents involving elderly pedestrians, up from 38 previously. Fatal accidents involving this group dipped to four, from five in the same period last year.
One idea which is being considered is having driving and riding simulators in driving schools, allowing learners to appreciate the challenges faced by motorbike riders, and to understand why riders may not always be visible to drivers.
The Traffic Police will step up campaigns to highlight the vulnerability of elderly pedestrians, who may not be as alert and who also take longer to cross the road.
With features like lower speed limits, more warning signs, new road markings and raised zebra crossings, Silver Zones will be set up in estates with a high concentration of elderly residents. The plan is to have them in 35 locations by 2020, up from the two today in Bukit Merah View and Jurong West Street 52.
There were 765 injury accidents involving heavy vehicles throughout last year, down slightly from 773 in 2013. But fatal accidents involving these vehicles rose from 43 in 2013 to 44 last year. Figures for the first quarter of this year were not yet available.
The Straits Times reported that fewer people died in traffic accidents in the first three months of this year, but the Traffic Police will pay closer attention to the two most vulnerable groups, namely the motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians.
Fatal motorcycle accidents fell by 26 percent to 20. But there were 1,061 injury accidents involving motorcycles, up 15 percent from the same period last year. The numbers highlight how motorcycle riders remain at risk.
There were 39 injury-related accidents involving elderly pedestrians, up from 38 previously. Fatal accidents involving this group dipped to four, from five in the same period last year.
One idea which is being considered is having driving and riding simulators in driving schools, allowing learners to appreciate the challenges faced by motorbike riders, and to understand why riders may not always be visible to drivers.
The Traffic Police will step up campaigns to highlight the vulnerability of elderly pedestrians, who may not be as alert and who also take longer to cross the road.
With features like lower speed limits, more warning signs, new road markings and raised zebra crossings, Silver Zones will be set up in estates with a high concentration of elderly residents. The plan is to have them in 35 locations by 2020, up from the two today in Bukit Merah View and Jurong West Street 52.
There were 765 injury accidents involving heavy vehicles throughout last year, down slightly from 773 in 2013. But fatal accidents involving these vehicles rose from 43 in 2013 to 44 last year. Figures for the first quarter of this year were not yet available.
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