{"id":19461,"date":"2024-05-07T18:07:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T18:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=19461"},"modified":"2024-05-07T18:08:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T18:08:23","slug":"experts-call-for-improved-road-safety-measures-amid-rising-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/experts-call-for-improved-road-safety-measures-amid-rising-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Call for Improved Road Safety Measures Amid Rising Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>By Fabiana Mcklmon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite ongoing efforts to enhance road safety, accidents remain a persistent challenge in Guyana, prompting experts to advocate for better policies and technological advancements to mitigate risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the &#8220;Road Safety and You&#8221; program, Coordinator of the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC), Ramona Doorgen, emphasized the need for companies in Guyana to establish robust road safety policies for their drivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She highlighted that approximately 75% of road users are company drivers, underlining the critical role that corporate policies play in promoting safer driving practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doorgen stressed the importance of defensive driving certification and proper training for truck drivers to ensure compliance with safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (GCCI), Kester Hutson, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the urgency of adopting advanced technology in the national road safety system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He highlighted the potential of digitalization to bridge existing gaps and improve efficiency in road safety measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hutson underscored that embracing technology would elevate Guyana&#8217;s standards and enhance its reputation on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technological innovations such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), vehicle connectivity, artificial intelligence, and educational tools were identified as key solutions to enhance road safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These advancements have the potential to reduce accidents by improving driver awareness, enhancing vehicle control, and facilitating real-time monitoring of road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The call for improved road safety measures comes amid growing concerns over the prevalence of road accidents, fueled by factors such as distracted driving, speeding, and non-compliance with traffic regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts between stakeholders, including government agencies, private companies, and civil society, to address the root causes of road accidents and create a safer road environment for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Fabiana Mcklmon Despite ongoing efforts to enhance road safety, accidents remain a persistent challenge in Guyana, prompting experts to advocate for better policies and technological advancements to mitigate risks.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":19462,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[350],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19461","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19461"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19461\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19463,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19461\/revisions\/19463"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19461"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}