Driving while speaking on phone must stop

Editor, As a frequent traveler, using Coaster Buses in Rwanda, sometimes, I am often left feeling disturbed and angry about the quality of driving.

Monday, March 19, 2012
A past accident scene. Most road accidents are blamed on traffic offences. The New Times / File.

Editor,As a frequent traveler, using Coaster Buses in Rwanda, sometimes, I am often left feeling disturbed and angry about the quality of driving. Too often, drivers talk throughout the journey on their mobile phones, play music far too loudly, speed recklessly and overtake where it is not safe to do so. They seem not to care about the safety of their passengers or other road users. Of course, there are many exceptions and some drivers are cautious and sensible but they seem to be the minority. There is need for far more awareness about acceptable driving and this should be enforced by the police. Bus and passengers, too, should act against this recklessness on their own. Last Friday’s fatal road accident in Kamonyi District was a result of such traffic indiscipline. There must be collective measures against over speeding, speaking on phone while driving, reckless overtaking, among others. My heart goes out to the families of the victims.AnnaSouthern Province