RSIPF records a decrease in traffic incidences in Honiara

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, (RSIPF) National Traffic Department have recorded 22 traffic incidences in the period 17 to 23 July 2020 in Honiara compared to the previous week when 40 cases were reported.

This is a decrease of 18 cases.

Complainants reported two cases while officers of the National Traffic Department reported 20 cases.

The 22 incidences included:

• Five cases for using uninsured motor vehicle;

• Three cases each for using unlicensed motor vehicle and careless driving;

• Two cases each for permitting uninsured motor vehicle and taking vehicle without lawful authority; and

• One case each for permitting unlicensed motor vehicle, driving without a driver’s license, presence of alcohol in person’s blood and permitting unlicensed driver.

“Even though the number of traffic offences decreased compared to the previous week, vehicle users should still be very cautious when using the roads during the new State of Public Emergency,” says Director of the National Traffic Department Superintendent Fred Satu.

“I appeal to all drivers and motor vehicle owners to continue to adhere to the traffic regulations so as to minimise any incidences on our roads,” says Superintendent Satu.

All the accused have been charged for their respective offences and bailed to appear before the Honiara Central Magistrates’ Court on their respective dates.

“I want to commend all the drivers and vehicle owners who follow our traffic laws. I appeal to you to talk with your fellow drivers and vehicle owners to do the right thing. I want to also thank all my officers for their hard work during the past weeks making sure our roads are safe,” says Traffic Director Superintendent Satu.