As per Goa traffic and statistics, road accidents have claimed lives of around 219 persons till September 23 this year.The number of accidents are 227 and this includes fatal accidents claiming lives of two-wheeler riders and four-wheelers drivers. The increase in road accidents are due to negligence or overspeeding leading to accidents. The two-wheeler riders normally avoid using helmet and four- wheeler drivers avoid seat belts. Over Rs1.95 lakh have been collected via challans due to violation of traffic rules. The number of traffic violations are on rise and also increase in road fatalities. The government should come down heavily on those violating traffic rules and book them with fines and cancellation of licenses. The fatal accident in Banastarim bridge was due to carelessness and don't care attitude on road. If a rider dies due to accident without wearing helmet or seat belt, no compensation should be given and that will spread awareness about importance of wearing the same. There should be all steps to control traffic on roads and also CCTV cameras should be installed in accident-prone areas.
