THE Land Transport Authority issued more than 500 traffic infringement notices to drivers who were caught making illegal and sudden stops on our roads in January alone this year.
LTA chief executive Samuel Simpson said illegal and sudden stopping of vehicles presented a clear danger to road users.
“The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is very concerned with illegal stopping and sudden stopping of vehicles when this is not expected on the road,” Mr Simpson said.
The LTA CEO made particular reference to taxi drivers who had a tendency to pull in to the left and stop to pick up customers.
“Taxi drivers have a responsibility not to pull in and stop suddenly. Stopping should only be carried out when it is safe to do so when a clear space around the vehicle exists and the risk of a rear-end collision is mitigated,” Mr Simpson said.
“Illegal stopping of vehicles have results in traffic disruption and causes congestion. Stopping illegally will result in you being fined through the issuing of a traffic infringement notice.
“The clear message in road safety terms is don’t do it!”
Drivers and vehicle owners are reminded that a maximum penalty for this offence is $200.
