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Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Friday said speeding could undermine even stringent road-safety measures, urging motorists to exercise restraint and follow traffic rules to prevent accidents and loss of life.
He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a cleanliness drive at Chicalim on Gandhi Jayanti, a day after the Baina flyover tragedy.
Godinho said responsible driving was crucial and motorists should not endanger themselves or others through rash or excessive speeding. “No matter what the government does, if a person does not stop speeding, he can lose his life,” he said.
He said the government was addressing accident-prone locations across the State, with the Road Safety Council examining such zones and recommending short- and long-term measures. Several identified black spots have already been taken up for corrective action, while the remaining locations will also be reviewed.
Godinho said road safety could not depend on enforcement and technology alone. AI-based traffic signals and other interventions could help regulate traffic and improve enforcement, but their effectiveness depended on motorists following rules. He said motorists must understand the dangers of excessive speed, particularly on stretches where vehicles can gather considerable speed. Godinho said the government would continue efforts to make roads safer, but stressed that no enforcement system or technology could substitute for prudent driving.
