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December 4, 2011 (JUBA) - South Sudan’s police said Sunday they have mapped out a comprehensive strategy to clamp down on traffic offenders and to maintain law and order on the roads. As part of the grand plan, the police have intensified driver education campaigns through the media and other means to sensitise drivers and motorists on consequences of recklessness and indiscipline on the roads. A statement by the Inspector General of South Sudan Police, Service, General Acuil Tito Madut, on Sunday, said the police were focusing more attention on speeding as it is a major cause of accidents. “In this case the Police have employed both technological and man-power to check this factor of road transport mishaps,” it said. The statement said the police have devoted time to “stop-and-checks,” where vehicles are thoroughly scrutinised for excess passengers and luggage. It said, moreover, police officers have been asked become more professional, disciplined and civil when dealing traffic offenses. Personnel who have shown any unprofessional conduct in were being dealt with the statement said. “As the operation reaches its peak we entreat the general public to bear with the Police for any inconveniences, as it is aimed at ensuring sanity on the road,” the statement said. It said meanwhile the police are imploring members of the public to report any reckless driving to the Police by telephone or to the nearest Police Station. "The government needs to educate its employees about risks involve in driving without license", Sabit Abe, a resident of Juba commented. (ST) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
