{"id":32948,"date":"2026-11-05T20:27:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T00:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=32948"},"modified":"2026-11-05T20:27:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T00:27:24","slug":"national-road-safety-month-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/national-road-safety-month-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"National Road Safety Month launched"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-by Jordan Alkins <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Road Safety Month has been officially launched under the theme \u201cEvery Life Matters. Every Road User Has a Responsibility\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Guyana observes Road Safety Month, Home Affairs&nbsp;Minister Oneidge Walrond&nbsp;is&nbsp;reminding&nbsp;all road users that safety on the roadways is a shared responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She says&nbsp;road safety cannot be a focus for just one month, but a commitment made every day by drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and passengers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI urge every Guyanese to slow down, exercise patience, obey the traffic laws, and respect other road users. A few seconds of care can prevent a lifetime of loss,\u201d she said. <br>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Prime Minister Mark Phillips says road safety&nbsp;is&nbsp;more than obeying traffic laws.&nbsp;It is about protecting lives and ensuring that everyone returns home safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He says safer roads require cooperation among ministries, enforcement agencies, the private sector, civil society and every citizen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He further noted\u00a0that the\u00a0government is strengthening traffic law enforcement, expanding\u00a0road safety education, and improving street lighting, road markings and traffic signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHowever, these interventions must be complemented by responsible behaviour of all road users. I therefore urge everyone to observe the Guyana Police Force\u2019s five principles of responsible road use: care, caution, consideration, common sense, and courtesy. These principles must guide us, whether we are driving, riding, or walking,\u201d he said. <br>The Prime Minister is calling on all Guyanese to take personal and collective responsibility by respecting speed limits and avoiding reckless and distracted driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He&nbsp;says&nbsp;the choices made today can prevent tragedies tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29.png 1800w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-29-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>-by Jordan Alkins National Road Safety Month has been officially launched under the theme \u201cEvery Life Matters. 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