Roehampton Drive Needs Attention

Contributed

Dr. Barbara Carby 

Unfortunately, as with other aspects of public safety, prevention is ignored, and very often even after fatalities, there are no changes made. There is an example from Cayman that I always remember. There was a fatal crash at a roundabout when a car skidded and the driver lost control. Within 3 days of the accident, a series of parallel grooves were cut into the road to increase traction. In Belize, motorists are forced to reduce speed at the approach to major 4-way intersections by a series of low bumps. 

Speaking of prevention, or rather non-prevention, I suppose the authorities will wait until there is a fatality on Roehampton Drive before putting in speed control mechanisms. The road, which goes through a residential area, is a racetrack for bikes and cars. There is little peace late at night as the loud bikes race up and down. It has been reported to the police with little effect. If a patrol happens to be in the area, there is a temporary respite. If not, better sleep with your earplugs.

Contributed by 

Dr. Babara Carby

Editor's Note

This will be sent to the Commissioner of Police, the NWA and the MP for the area.

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