Youth Represent 50% of Road Accident Victims in Tunisia, Alarming Trend
According to Afef Ben Ghneya, approximately 50% of road accident victims in Tunisia are young people, a statistic that is deemed particularly alarming in light of the country's evolving road mortality rate. Speaking on Express Fm, she emphasized that the increase in road fatalities reflects the gravity of the current situation and called for a more robust response from authorities.
Effective Implementation of National Road Safety Strategy Crucial
Ben Ghneya highlighted the importance of implementing the national multisectoral road safety strategy effectively, which she considers a significant achievement in the fight against road accidents. This strategy is based on the "safe system" approach, which aims to reduce the severity of road crashes.
Automated Fines, Stricter Sanctions, and Increased Penalties Needed
The expert also called for the adoption of an automated system for verbalizing road infractions, as well as stricter sanctions and increased fines. She believes that the current measures are not sufficient to deter high-risk behaviors.
Strict Enforcement of Road Laws, Intensified Awareness Campaigns, and Infrastructure Upgrades
Ben Ghneya emphasized the need for strict enforcement of road laws, in conjunction with intensified awareness campaigns and prevention efforts, to improve respect for road codes. She also advocated for a review of road infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, as well as the integration of road education into school programs to foster a culture of safety from a young age.
Key Recommendations
- Effective implementation of the national multisectoral road safety strategy
- Adoption of an automated system for verbalizing road infractions
- Stricter sanctions and increased fines
- Strict enforcement of road laws
- Intensified awareness campaigns and prevention efforts
- Review and upgrade of road infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Integration of road education into school programs
