It will soon become mandatory for persons applying for a driver’s licence to learn defensive driving techniques. Director of the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport, Kenute Hare, says it is one of the main prerequisites under the new Road Traffic Act now before parliament for approval. Hare says awareness and the practice… [Read More]

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The Senate debated the new Road Traffic Act, which will have far-reaching impact on the legal framework within which motorists operate on Jamaica’s road network. Ahead of the new legislation being signed into law, Automotives reminds the motoring public of some of the proposed regulations and penalties. They are wide-ranging, covering cell phone use to… [Read More]

ONCE again, Jamaica’s road deaths have soared pass the ‘below-240 mark’ set by the National Road Safety Council (NRSC). But, the agency says it remains steadfast in its quest to reduce road fatalities. “We missed the target by a considerable amount. It may seem daunting, but our target is not out of sync with the… [Read More]