The visiting Gambian Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ben Wilson has commended the Rwanda National Police (RNP) road traffic control measures. Speaking during his visit to the department of Traffic and Road Safety on Thursday, IGP Wilson noted that throughout his stay in Rwanda, he had observed appropriate road safety policies implemented by RNP, including issuance of driver’s licence, which are essential in balancing the overall transport sector and public safety. “RNP has implemented cost-efficient traffic regulations which require the partnership and understanding of all road users. On top of that, the traffic flow is well managed in regard to vehicle and pedestrian movement, as well as environment protection, which are all essential in sustainable development,” he said. “Many countries in Africa are plagued with mismanagement of traffic and road safety – and I am quite sure that they can learn a lot from Rwanda. On my side, I am eager to take many of the ideas I have learnt from Rwanda back to Gambia as regards to the management of traffic safety.” He also visited the Motor Vehicle Mechanical Inspection Centre in Kigali, where he witnessed its operations and services in inspecting the mechanical status of vehicles. Commissioner of Police George Rumanzi, the Commissioner for the Traffic and Road Safety Department, made a presentation about the day-to-day operations of the department. CP Rumanzi noted that RNP inspects all vehicles operating in Rwanda in order to promote professional driving in regards to prevention of road accidents that might arise out of vehicle mechanical faults. In order to significantly reduce the rate of road accidents and to ensure that road users are safe and reassured, RNP established vehicle inspection centres throughout the country to examine the mechanical condition of vehicles in the country. editorial@newtimes.co.rw
