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Scott addresses road safety concerns

Remarks from Lawrence Scott, Shadow Minister for Transport: With yet another road fatality reported this week, I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the families who have lost family members and loved ones on our roads. The Commissioner of Police discu...
Jan 14, 2015
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Santucci makes drive for safety

Anthony Santucci is on a mission to change Bermudians’ attitude towards alcohol. Drunk driving has become a massive problem on Bermuda’s roads and at this time of the year — the upcoming New Year’s Eve being a prime example — it worsens. It’s estimat...
Dec 29, 2014
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Biker, 23, dies after crash

A 23-year-old motorcyclist has died after he lost control of his bike and crashed into a tree. Shawn Williams, of Paget, was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in the early hours of yesterday morning but succumbed to his injuries. His death ...
Dec 22, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Make speed governors mandatory

August 22, 2014 Dear Sir, As much as some may disagree with my views, I do have an opinion on matters that involve motor vehicles and cycles as we continue to see the like of lately. “One need not be the cause of an accident, only a victim ...” I’d s...
Aug 27, 2014
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Another year, another road safety campaign

Yet another well-intentioned road safety campaign has been launched by the police. Once again it hopes to alter the poor attitudes, bordering on recklessness, of so many of the riders and drivers on this Island. Efforts have been made in the past, wi...
Jul 14, 2014
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Drivers ‘out of control’

Bermuda’s politicians need to face “the elephant in the room” and bring in tougher legislation to improve road safety. Dr Joseph Froncioni, a road safety expert, has advocated for safer driving for “15 to 20 years” and supports more effective deterre...
Jul 09, 2014
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CADA strikes optimistic note

The Road Safety Council and anti-drunk driving group CADA have said they are optimistic following a Christmas Holiday without a serious traffic collision. “We believe our messages, and those of our strategic partners, are being heard by the residents...
Dec 28, 2013
Letters to the Editor

"A job half done"

July 12, 2013 Dear Sir, The resurfacing in April of the road near Shark Hole has reduced the frequency of accidents. Painting a centre-line might reduce it even more — or is that in the 2014 budget? Yours, on the left. Andrew R Doble Hamilton Parish ...
Jul 16, 2013
Letters to the Editor

"We need smaller roundabouts"

July 9, 2013 Dear Sir, I would like to see our Northern roundabout made smaller (say some 8ft smaller), as at present large vehicles like buses, tractor trailers, cement trucks, and well drilling vehicles, when exiting Hamilton come down East Broadwa...
Jul 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

"Make South Road one-way on Sundays"

July 3, 2013 Dear Sir, As a cyclist I have to declare a vested interest in this suggestion, but I’m sure both tourists and locals could benefit. Readers may have heard about or seen the city of Paris closing the express boulevards on the banks of the...
Jul 05, 2013
Opinion Writer

"Stay alert this summer"

The long hot summer is upon us, and as usual many parents will be going the extra mile to keep children focused, and engaged, in positive activity, despite distractions previous generations never had to deal with. Parents, or guardians, doing their u...
Jun 18, 2013
Letters to the Editor

"Obnoxioux cyclists can’t have it both ways"

May 17, 2013 Dear Sir OK we’ve all been here before. Rush hour, and we’re all stuck behind a pedal bike. No problem, they have just as much right as the rest of us on the road. Finally we all sneak past the bike, only to get to a stoplight. and what ...
May 20, 2013
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