ROADTOWN Tortola BVI, March 19th, 2012 - Motorists and pedestrians are being advised to adhere to the rules of the road in light of startling statistics.

Concerns for the motoring public are mounting as traffic accidents continue to rise. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, 243 traffic accidents have been recorded to date.

By observing the road safety rules, speed limits, conditions of the roads, and other precautions, drivers can avoid being involved in hazardous traffic situations.

If a driver realizes that they are incapable of being a responsible driver, that driver should refrain from operating a motor vehicle.

One accident in particular occurred on March 13 in the vicinity of Government House on Waterfront Drive where the Fire and Rescue Services Department had to rescue a trapped individual.

According to Acting Chief Fire Officer, Mr. William Penn, the collision which occurred at Water Front Drive involved a Brown Chevrolet 1500 Pickup truck which contained two occupants at the time of the accident.

The male driver of the vehicle was trapped and immobilized. The Fire and Rescue Services Department freed the man using the Jaws of Life. The female passenger was reportedly escorted to the hospital before the arrival of the VI Fire Services.

A similar incident was reported March 14 in Setting Point, Anegada where vehicle occupant, lost control of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle ran off the road and collided into an electrical pole. No injury was reported.

Motorists are advised not to drive while, drunk, sleepy or impaired, in these instances the best option is to designate a driver or seek another source of transportation.

For pedestrians, when crossing use cross walks, in the absence of a cross walk, cross where the area is illuminated and always look both ways before crossing.

Government is committed to enhancing driver and pedestrian safety in compliance with the road traffic legislation of the Territory.

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