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Feb 07, 2013 News
The police say that speeding was the cause of all seven road deaths recorded in January.
Police figures revealed that the month recorded one less fatality than the corresponding period last year.
In addition to speeding, drunk driving is also being cited for some of the fatalities. So far, drivers of motor vehicles have been the main road users affected by fatal accidents, with four such persons having lost their lives during January. One pedal cyclist, one pedestrian and one passenger also lost their lives.
Five of the fatal accidents happened in ‘A’ Division, while one each in Berbice and the Linden District occurred.
January also saw reductions in relation to the other categories of traffic accidents – serious, minor and damage.
Traffic enforcement by the police during January resulted in a total of 6,252 cases being made against errant motorists; of these 1,800 cases were for speeding.
Meanwhile, four road fatalities have already been recorded so far for this month from three accidents.
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