On the Road

Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a significant public health problem that not only affects the alcohol user but also other parties such as passengers and pedestrians.

The traffic department is reminding motorists that there is to be no tinting on vehicles unless it’s at a particular percentage.

Pedestrians also have a responsibility to be safe on the road.

The Public Works Department is continuing their public awareness campaign on the changes that will occur once the new traffic lights are in operation.

After announcing traffic changes in areas of Basseterre when the new traffic lights are in operation, Engineer at the Public Works Department, Livingston Pemberton said there will also be changes to areas where persons can park.

The Traffic Department is reminding drivers who are transporting children under 14 years old that there are seatbelt and car seat laws that are in place and are being enforced.

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure announced on Tuesday that traffic lights will be erected at seven areas in Basseterre but the lights going up in one of these areas are cause for concern for some persons.

The traffic department is continuing its campaign to sensitize the general public on issues and solutions that affect pedestrians and motorists on the road.

The traffic department will resume clearing abandoned vehicles off the street this week.

Ahead of the completion of the West- Line Bus Terminal, representatives from the West Line Bus Association and the St. Peter’s Bus Association visited the studios of ZIZ radio on Wednesday for the programme “On the Road ” to discuss some of…

On Wednesday’s episode of “On the Road, Traffic Talk”, Host of the programme Inspector Phillip Eddy of the Traffic Department was joined by the Public Relations Officer of the St. Peter’s Bus Association Tyrone “Granny" Browne to discuss…