One hundred and ten persons have died on the country’s roadways after they were involved in accidents for the year so far.The deaths were recorded from a total of 99 fatal accidents so far this year.The figure represents a slight increase compared to 107 deaths from 95 fatal accidents during the same period in 2024.Traffic Chief, Mahendra Singh, has described these figures as worrying, even though the country has seen an 8 percent overall reduction in traffic accidents.“It’s an increase… one death is one too many,” Singh told the News Room during a recent interview.He explained that traffic-calming measures implemented across several busy areas, particularly in Georgetown have helped to reduce minor collisions, but have not yet translated into fewer deadly crashes.Traffic Chief, Mahendra SinghAccording to Singh, speeding, inattentiveness, and drivers or pedestrians crossing into the path of moving vehicles remain the leading causes of fatal accidents.“Pedestrians continue to use the road as if they are the only class of road user who is using that space at the same time,” Singh said.The Traffic Chief also criticised the lack of care and discipline displayed by some motorists.“The discipline with which the road is used by motorists leaves much to be desired. Were it a case that drivers pay more attention to details, plan their journeys, or ensure that their vehicles are in a serviceable state, much of what we are experiencing would be less. It would be a far improved situation,” Singh posited.He added that the traffic situation in Georgetown continues to be heavy, often resulting in lateness and impatience among drivers — behaviors that sometimes lead to reckless decisions on the road.With November being observed as Road Safety Awareness Month under the theme “Careful Driving Saves Lives,” Singh said the Traffic Department is intensifying its efforts to educate the public, improve enforcement, and integrate more technology to monitor and manage road safety.“For Road Safety Month, we are seeking to be up, about, and around. We are seeking to get the message spread as widely as it could and we will be enforcing as we should,” Singh told the News Room.He urged all citizens to play their part in preventing road deaths.“As citizens of the country, each of us have a role to play to achieve road safety. As a driver on the road, it’s not that each time I leave home, I would like to feel I might not return… Speed will never be the answer,” Singh said.The post ‘Speeding will never be the answer’- Traffic Chief says as 110 died in accidents so far this year appeared first on News Room Guyana.