The number of fatal road accidents that Goa has been witnessing during this pandemic and even in the midst of this so-called curfew is a matter of concern.
The thrust of the government should be in urgently tackling the causes of the increasing number of road accidents. The roads across Goa are in an extremely pathetic and very critical state. Poor road engineering is a cause of many accidents. There also needs to be a total crackdown on drunken driving and reckless over speeding. Vigilance by the traffic authorities must be enhanced to stop the young unlicensed and rash riders. Cattle squatting on our highways besides the dogs and pigs crossing our roads is also a cause of many accidents, some being fatal.
Maybe it’s high time that our traffic officials who currently have the expertise in only challening people for minor traffic violations, are now professionally trained on all aspects of proper traffic management and road safety.
Road safety is of paramount importance. Government’s first duty and highest obligation is public safety. Safety does not happen by accident. It is the solemn duty of everyone to take their own safety and the safety of others seriously. The thoughtless moving the Panaji Traffic Cell to Santa Cruz is a step in the wrong direction.
Goa is now known as a gambling, prostitution, drug and crime haven. Let our concerted efforts be to save it from being an accident destination too.
