Road safety truly matters

In the run-up to an election, it is not unusual to see the political parties promising the electorate all kinds of new initiatives that will improve their quality of life and put more money in their pockets. Not surprisingly, the parties steer clear of talking about issues that can have negative connotations, so talking about road safety and stricter enforcement of traffic rules is certainly not high on their agenda.

Motor insurers are, however, very interested in hearing about proposals targeted at alleviating the traffic situation, thus contributing to fewer accidents. Proposals were made to tackle mass transport, such as a rail system and underground tunnels, and, while such proposals are considered positive, they are in reality long-term measures that, ultimately, require a high degree of commitment, perseverance and not a small capital investment.

Unfortunately, we do not really excel here.

Road safety is an issue we face on a daily basis, and it requires commitment and a readiness to adopt measures that may be.......

As reported on the Times of Malta, Saturday, May 20, 2017 by Adrian Galea, Director General, Malta Insurance Association

https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170520/opinion/Road-safety-truly-matters.648433