Twelve Deaths On Brunei Roads In Four Months Say Police

Bandar Seri Begawan - There were nine road accidents and twelve deaths on Brunei roads in the first four months this year. These figures were needlessly high and there should be more caution by motorists.

Inspector Awang Salleh from the Investigation and Traffic Branch of the Royal Brunei Police Force mentioning this added the need for more safety and courtesy.

Using a mobile phone is an offence, he said, which carries a fine of $1,000 or six months jail or both.

Second offender is liable for a fine of $2,000 or 12 months in prison of both.

Inspector Salleh urged motorists especially students to obey the traffic law and regulations.

The matter was raised during a briefing session on Road Safety Awareness to secondary students in the Brunei-Muara District yesterday.

Meanwhile an officer from the Land Transport Department Awang Shaminan warned the students that driving without a valid licence is a serious offence.

Those who commit such an offence is liable to severe punishment. He also urged that students who reached the age of 18-years-old to get a driving licence before driving.

Form 4 and 5 students of the Menglait Secondary School attended the briefing and another traffic briefing will be held for other secondary schools throughout the sultanate to create awareness on traffic laws and regulations.

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