The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is once again urging all road users to exercise greater care and caution when travelling on our island’s roads. This comes following a concerning number of serious road traffic collisions over the past weekend.
Speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving, particularly the use of mobile phones, continue to be key contributing factors to collisions that result in injury or worse. These behaviours put not only the driver at risk, but also passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists.
With schools currently on summer break, and an increase in tourist arrivals, our roads are seeing much more activity. Visitors unfamiliar with our traffic regulations along with children traveling to summer camps, heading to the beach or cycling through our neighbourhoods are especially vulnerable. Motorists are urged to bear this this in mind and to remain alert and patient.
We are also concerned about the issue of speeding in the City of Hamilton. This creates a risk in this high pedestrian area for residents and visitors alike.
As a community, we must all do our part to ensure the safety of everyone on our roads.
That means:
- Never drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- Do not use mobile phones or other distractions while driving.
- Obey the speed limit and adjust your speed to suit road conditions.
- Remain vigilant, especially in residential areas, near parks, beaches and schools.
The BPS will continue its enforcement efforts to promote road safety, but we urge the public to take personal responsibility for their actions behind the wheel. One moment of inattention or poor judgment can have lifelong consequences.
Let’s work together to make Bermuda’s roads safer for all.