For the upcoming long weekend, the Sarema of Transport and Telecommunications by the SIAT Carabineers, SENDA and audit team delivered Wednesday a series of recommendations to drivers and pedestrians.
The conference was held at Av. Colón corner Boris, where he called on motorists with safety vest to be responsible when driving and Emilia law that toughens penalties to whom, driving under the influence of alcohol or while intoxicated, it was reinforced cause serious, very serious injury or death of a person.
The driver’s responsibility and prudence are vital to avoid a traffic accident and its unfortunate consequences, especially in a period to be for rest and reflection, said the Sarema of Transport and Telecommunications, Gabriel Munoz Oban do.
The objective of this activity was to convey and invite drivers and pedestrians to take an active role in preventing traffic accidents.
For its part, the authority of Transport and Telecommunications, said that most accidents whose main cause human factor, which is why the call to take basic measures such as rest enough hours before driving, not drinking alcohol if you will handle, always wear a seat belt and check the correct mechanical operation of the vehicle, before leaving ”
Finally, Gabriel Munoz Oban do emphasized: “as government is a priority to protect the lives of people through measures that allow us to prevent traffic accidents. Driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding are causes not only increase the likelihood of traffic accidents occur, but also act as aggravating factors in all of them
Tips for Safe Travel
If you are a driver:
• Travel only if you have rested well. Fatigue will sleep at the wheel and that can be fatal.
• Remember that all passengers must wear you wear a seat belt.
• Children fewer than 12 must be always sitting back and belt or restraint system corresponding properly buckled.
• Children under 4 years must always be transported in safety seats.
• Plan your trip and do not leave in a hurry. Remember that speeding kills.
• Do not combine driving and alcohol. Respect your life and that of others.
• Check your vehicle, make sure you bring all documentation and do not forget your reflective safety clothing.
Pedestrian Safety Tips
• Cross where it is due: Cross the street at pedestrian crossings or crossings enabled. You risk not crossing if the light is red and use the walkways if you’re on the road. Save a few seconds, you can lose your life.
• Pay attention: Stop, look and listen. Lower the volume of the music, not you chat on your phone if you are walking and look both ways when crossing. It sounds obvious, but many of the accidents are caused by inattention to your surroundings.