Juba police clamp down on traffic offenders
December 4, 2011 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s police said Sunday they have mapped out a comprehensive strategy to clamp down on traffic offenders and to maintain law and order on the roads.
As part of the grand plan, the police have intensified driver education campaigns through the media and other means to sensitise drivers and motorists on consequences of recklessness and indiscipline on the roads.
A statement by the Inspector General of South Sudan Police, Service, General Acuil Tito Madut, on Sunday, said the police were focusing more attention on speeding as it is a major cause of accidents.
“In this case the Police have employed both technological and man-power to check this factor of road transport mishaps,” it said. The statement said the police have devoted time to “stop-and-checks,” where vehicles are thoroughly scrutinised for excess passengers and luggage.
It said, moreover, police officers have been asked become more professional, disciplined and civil when dealing traffic offenses. Personnel who have shown any unprofessional conduct in were being dealt with the statement said.
“As the operation reaches its peak we entreat the general public to bear with the Police for any inconveniences, as it is aimed at ensuring sanity on the road,” the statement said.
It said meanwhile the police are imploring members of the public to report any reckless driving to the Police by telephone or to the nearest Police Station.
“The government needs to educate its employees about risks involve in driving without license”, Sabit Abe, a resident of Juba commented.
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Mila Eluzai
Juba police clamp down on traffic offenders
Good Inspector General of Police for the Grand Plan you have.BUT mind you,the reckless driving on the road is mainly carried out by men who think South Sudan is theirs alone.
Soldiers,Police men and other civilians.What disturbs me is that whenever a person is arrested for the wrong doing,put in jail,it is your men who can go and order the culprit to be released.
Mila Eluzai
Juba police clamp down on traffic offenders
I personally think,we south sudanese are adamant and never want to work under law which is again not good to a nation.There must be laws for the nation and every body must work under the law irrespective of your caliber.
Mila Eluzai
Juba police clamp down on traffic offenders
Mr.Inspector General of Police,for your grand plan to work,the following must be taken into considerations,
1-The Police and the army must respect other road users.They sh’d infact be the role model(example) to the people.
2-The traffic Police on the road must be there to combat crime but not to collect money which more of the money enters into their pockets.