Posted: Monday, October 20, 2025. 10:37 pm CST.
By Aaron Humes: In response to the continued surge in deadly motorcycle accidents, police are intensifying their efforts to enhance road safety. Over the past week, four lives have been tragically lost due to a series of motorcycle crashes, prompting authorities to take immediate action.
Several of these incidents have involved riders doubling up on bikes, leading to a loss of control and fatal outcomes. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith at today’s press conference addressed the alarming trend, revealing that this year alone, the police have made over 1,800 arrests for various traffic violations.
To date, a total of 1,846 traffic offense arrests have been recorded, including 160 for suspected driving under the influence of alcohol.
As part of their ongoing efforts, discussions are underway to amend existing legislation that many believe fails to deter repeated traffic violations effectively. “I do know discussions are being had and steps are made to amend the legislation because certainly as it stands now, the legislation does not serve the deterrence purpose since many [people] continue to violate the law,” Smith stated. “I believe some of the legislations seen would include the increase of penalty, the implementation of new offenses and maybe even criminal sentences because traditionally the traffic area is known to be one that is just fines, but it would want to appear that there is a need to move to a new, more stringent legislative provision.”
Currently, approximately 40 police and transport officers are undergoing specialized training to enhance enforcement strategies. With these initiatives, police hope to instill a sense of accountability among motorists and reduce the likelihood of further tragedies on the road.
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Police ramp up efforts to tackle rise in motorcycle crashes, traffic violations
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Posted: Monday, October 20, 2025. 10:37 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: In response to the continued surge in deadly motorcycle accidents, police are intensifying their efforts
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