Every year, 1.35 million people are killed on roadways around the world, and 58 percent of these road deaths occur in the Asia-Pacific region. Know more:
Every year, 1.35 million people are killed on roadways around the world, and 58 percent of these road deaths occur in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the World Health Organization, Southeast Asia has the second highest road traffic fatality rate of 20.7 per 100,000 population, after Africa’s 26.6 per 100,000 population.
Jean Todt, the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, made a four-day stopover in the Philippines from April 11 to 14 to advocate for the effective implementation of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 with the aim of halving the number of victims on the road by 2030.
The Department of Health said 65 percent of road crash victims in the country are motorcycle riders. It is therefore urgent to implement proven solutions that can save lives such as wearing a certified quality helmet, which could reduce the risk of fatality by 42 percent and injuries by 69 percent. “Safe and affordable helmet can be a game changer in preventing motorcycle deaths and injuries,” Todt said.
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said drivers who are drunk, are driving beyond speed limits, and texting while driving also cause road accidents. Based on his discussions with Todt, Bautista said some drivers are complacent that because they live only a few kilometers away from a watering hole, they can drink to their hearts’ content, leading to accidents.
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