ONGWEDIVA - Police in Oshikoto Region say they will no longer allow the movement of heavy duty trucks on the national roads between the hours of 19:00 and 06:00. The reason is to reduce road accidents, which the police in the region say often involve trucks moving at night.Oshikoto Police Deputy Regional Commander, Deputy Commissioner Willem Nghifikwa Peter, said it was noted that trucks either make use of extremely bright headlights at night or have poor lights which pose a serious danger to other road users."As from last week, no truck [was] allowed to pass [through police roadblock] Oshivelo when it is dark," said Peter.He says the region has experienced a high number of fatal accidents involving trucks, often taking place when it is dark. Hence the decision to put up the stringent measures of not allowing trucks on the roads at night as well as during the early morning hours.Police would also target vehicles that are not roadworthy including those with dysfunctional or partially functional lights. The culprits will be fined and their vehicle or truck will be confiscated to be handed back to the owners once the fines are paid. Peter cautioned all drivers to be extra careful when driving during the early morning hours or late in the evening. "It is winter now and we all know that it is normally cold during the early morning hours and during the evenings. It is therefore possible that people drive with their car heaters on, which may cause one to fall asleep behind the wheel," he said. Well Done Law Enforcement Oshikoto for taking the Lead !!! Now Please Minister of Safety and Security and Minister of Works and Transport just impose a National Ban for trucks at Night !!!
Posted on: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 06:53:18 +0000
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