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NRSC welcomes plans by ITA to tackle main causes of fatal crashes

16 October 2026
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NRSC welcomes plans by ITA to tackle main causes of fatal crashes – IRIE FM

October 16, 2026
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Written byPatrice Walters

The National Road Safety Council has welcomed plans by the Island Traffic authority to tackle the 5 main causes of fatal crashes.

Vice Chairman Dr. Lucien Jones noted that Director General Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Bryan outlined the plans at yesterday’s quarterly meeting.

Dr. Jones highlighted the 5 main causes, of which speeding tops the list.

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Dr. Jones pointed out that all stakeholder agencies play key roles in executing the safe systems approach to road safety.

He said yesterday’s meeting allowed for discussions on what approach to take, in light of the delayed implementation of the demerit points system.

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