Doctors for Road Safety (D4RS) welcomed reports published recently in the local media that four speed cameras are to be installed along the Coast Road by the Local Enforcement System Agency (LESA) and Transport Malta.

There is no doubt that this is a critically important step towards improving safety on a road well known for being abused and a death trap for many.

D4RS said Transport Malta should publish the study that identifies locations where accidents happen frequently since there is little doubt that there are several other roads and junctions which merit the use of technology to curb abuse and prevent accidents. Examples include traffic light pedestrian crossings and junctions, and the use of traffic monitoring cameras.

Road safety is a responsibility of all road users. However, the onus and obligation to take specific actions to improve road safety must rest with those organizations and institutions which are entrusted by government and society to work diligently and assiduously to protect lives on our roads. LESA has taken an important step but so much more needs to be done to maximize the positive impact that tried and tested technology can have on road safety, the association said.