Traffic Operations

Seven arrests for drunk and drive were made from 6am Saturday morning to 6am this morning.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Livai Driu said four arrests were made in the Central Division and three in the Western Division in the Namaka area.

ACP Driu said in addition to the arrests made for drunk and drive, 140 traffic infringement notices were issued for speeding.

“It’s sad to note that despite warnings and advisories, we continue to record arrests and bookings for drunk and drive and speeding, two of the leading causes of accidents and fatalities”.

With the national road death toll currently standing at 30 compared to 9 for the same period last year, the Chief Operations Officer says drivers must adopt a change of mindset and attitude.

“It all comes down to attitude. Every decision made has consequences, so if one chooses to drive recklessly by speeding or driving after having a few alcoholic drinks, then accidents are going to happen”.

“If you care about getting home to your families, be responsible and take ownership of your safety when driving. We will do our part in issuing advisories, drivers and pedestrians need to do their part by being responsible and taking ownership of their safety whilst on Fiji’s roads”.