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Commercial motorcyclists operating in Ngororero districts have been urged to ensure road safety by abiding by traffic rules as means to avoid reckless road accidents.
The call was made by Ngororero District Police Commander Chief Inspector of Police (CIP), Marc Minani, on November 10, during a meeting that brought together over 400 motorcyclists operating in the district.
Participants are those organized in three motorcycle cooperatives; COTAMOGA, COTAMOSO and COTAMO.
CIP Minani outlined over speeding, recklessness, riding or driving while drunk and using a phone while driving as some of the major causes of road accidents.
“When you carry more than one person or when you mix passengers and luggage, you are increasing the risks of a fatal accident. Sitting on a motorcycle when you are under the influence of alcohol you risk losing balance,” Minani told motorcyclists.
“There are times when you meet traffic lights and signposts, you must not violate them and you should stop every time a police officer stops you,” he added.
He also warned them against aiding or involving in criminal acts like drug trafficking and smuggling.
One of the motorcyclists, Vedaste Bagabo who spoke on behalf of his colleagues said that they pledge not only to abide by traffic rules but also to work closely with the police to ensure road safety.
“There is no reason why accidents should continue to claim lives and destroy properties when we have the ability to avoid them; we pledge to cooperate with the police to ensure complete road safety,” said Bagabo.
