Avoid Rash & Negligible Driving ...

The cases of rash and negligible driving in Goa, has become a common issue over the years. The frequent cases of drinking and driving and the usage of mobile phones while driving poses a risk to the lives of both, the drivers as well as the pedestrians and fellow drivers. Today, many of our young drivers are seen crossing a given speed limit as well as driving or riding without valid licenses thus being a huge threat to the pedestrians. Recent statistics shows that, a total of 150 persons died in Goa by road accidents from January – June 2012, most of which were victims of rash driving. In a recent incident in Cortalim a woman and her husband were succumbed to injuries due to the negligence of a bus driver, who went on the wrong side of the road. In another incident, reported at Porvorim in order to save a lady who was crossing the road, a boy who was in fast speed on his two wheeler, banged the divider and died on the spot. I suggest, the police must be much more frequent and vigilant in their patrolling and take strict action against the rash drivers as and when needed.