Some years ago when I was serving as Director Traffic and Road Safety at Police headquarters, I was interviewed by veteran broadcaster late Ravi John during a programme at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
The interviewer asked me what I thought of the task of managing traffic on our roads.
My reply to him was simple. I said “Managing traffic on our roads is very similar trying to conduct a symphony orchestra with undertrained musicians, using defective musical instruments, in a dilapidated music hall or a hall requiring extensive upgrading and repairs.
Road accidents - socio-economic problem
My view has not changed and I believe is yet valid even today. There is a dire need to upgrade our road infrastructure to meet the challenges and demands of road users. There is also a greater need for a more effective, vigorous, systematic and a committed approach to the challengers by all stakeholders and every segment of society to make roads safe for all users.
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