National Association of Road Traffic Safety distributes safety materials

The National Association of Road Traffic Safety has distributed safety materials for pedestrians and bicycle rides in line with its current goal of reducing instances of traffic accidents by 10%.

Asmara, 11 January 2014 – The National Association of Road Traffic Safety has distributed safety materials for pedestrians and bicycle rides in line with its current goal of reducing instances of traffic accidents by 10%.

Mr. Estifanos Habtemariam, Chairman of the Association, noted the importance of such materials vis-à-vis driving in darkness. He further disclosed that the materials were extended by a group of nationals residing in Sweden, and that more than 10,000 of them have already been distributed.

Among the inhabitants of the Central region, Mr. Yonatan Woldai, Hermela Tesfai and Kisanet Andemariam said that proper application of the safety materials saves life, and that continued efforts need to be exerted with a view to nurturing behavioral change in this connection.

Established in 2008, the National Association of Road Traffic Safety is engaged in reducing instances of road traffic accident in collaboration with line ministries, Administration of the Central region and other organizations, as well as volunteers. (Source: shabait.com 2014-01-11)