Ten of the 15 accidents with injuries reported in during the month of December alone involved scooters or motorcycles, with eight of the ten riders requiring hospitalization.
Chief Inspector Dariel Robinson noted that December stats alone indicate that collisions involving these two-wheel vehicles are extraordinarily high. Half of these vehicles were removed from the scene before Police arrived likely to prevent confiscation. These actions suggest that the vehicles were likely neither licensed nor insured.
“Large numbers of scooters and cycles are confiscated by the RVIPF monthly when used illegally on the roadways, yet the numbers on the road are steadily increasing. Limits and conditions must be set by other sectors of the community, both public and private, to regulate purchases and insured lawful requirements are fulfilled prior to procurement of these vehicles. For the year 2021, management policies will be necessary at all levels for there to be safety on the roads and to reduce the danger of riders,” the Chief Inspector said.
In 2020, there were five road fatalities. Of the five, three were as a result of scooter collisions.