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The kind gesture from Inspector Webb serves as a reminder of our commitment to keeping everyone safe, the JCF said. (Photo via Jamaica Constabulary, Facebook)
In a heartwarming moment of community care, a deliveryman seen riding without a protective helmet in Morant Bay, St Thomas, recently received a helmet as a gift from Inspector Webb of the Morant Bay Police Station.
The gesture, shared by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on social media, underscored their commitment to road safety.
“The kind gesture from Inspector Webb serves as a reminder of our commitment to keeping everyone safe,” the JCF noted.
This act of goodwill is part of a broader effort by stakeholders, including the police, to encourage motorcyclists and their passengers to prioritise safety by wearing protective gear.
In March last year, the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), in collaboration with the JN Foundation and other stakeholders, launched the National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC) to address the high number of injuries and fatalities involving motorcyclists. The coalition aims to promote helmet use, implement safety standards, and educate road users about the importance of protective gear.
Anecdotal data reveals a sobering reality: up to 80 per cent of motorcyclists who died on Jamaican roads were not wearing helmets, with most victims being males aged 19 to 29.
The NHWC is dedicated to reducing these statistics by influencing the proper use of helmets and ensuring access to high-standard protective gear. Their initiative targets motorcyclists, pillion riders, and the wider road-using community.
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