According to the
Guardian, the Trinidad and Tobago Cabinet has endorsed amendments to the motor vehicle legislation to ban the use of mobile devices while driving. These amendments will soon be tabled in the
Trinidad and Tobago Parliament. In a post-Cabinet news conference on July 29, Works and Transport Minister
Jack Warner noted that these amendments are intended to increase road safety in Trinidad and Tobago. Both Digicel and TSTT expressed their support for these amendments.
These amendments should be a no-brainer for all Caribbean nations. Several
studies have demonstrated clearly that using a mobile device while driving a motor vehicle entails a similar risk as driving while intoxicated. A
significant number of nations have already adopted and implemented legislation to prohibit this practice. One can only hope, therefore, that the other Caribbean nations will follow Trinidad and Tobago's lead in the near future.
Why do the police turn a blind eye to motorists who use mobile phones when driving?
ReplyDeleteI agree.. and also be aware of other drivers is also important. We may be driving correctly but we will possibly find many bad drivers around us.
ReplyDeleteUsing mobile phones is really prohibited when driving. Drivers need full concentration while they're on the road.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely on your side. Most accidents happens because of lack of concentration while driving. Drinking alcohol and using mobile phones while driving is strictly prohibited.
ReplyDeleteDrivers should follow the rules of driving to avoid accidents. They must be responsible in their driving.
ReplyDeleteDrivers should not be using their mobile phones while driving. It will only cause distraction that might lead to an accident.
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