The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Fiji Police Force have officially launched a joint road safety operation for the upcoming 2025–2026 festive season, aimed at reducing road accidents, traffic offences, and fatalities during one of the busiest times on Fiji’s roads.
The campaign, which runs from October 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, was formally launched today during a signing ceremony in Valelevu by Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe and LTA Chief Operating Officer Imran Ali.
Speaking at the event, Mr Ali said the initiative would focus on enforcement, awareness, and community engagement, targeting risky behaviours such as speeding, overloading, and drink-driving.
“This period also presents heightened risks, with drivers more likely to engage in behaviours such as speeding, overloading, careless and dangerous driving, and impaired driving as a result of drink-driving or fatigue,” said Mr Ali.
He said the joint operation aims to close the enforcement gaps that drivers often exploit.
“Every year we see lives lost on our roads due to poor decisions by drivers and operators who think they can avoid detection by exploiting differences in jurisdiction between the LTA and Police,” he said.
“This joint operation removes those gaps. Through this operation, non-compliant road users will face both regulatory and criminal consequences. Our goal is simple – to keep Fiji’s roads safe and protect lives.”
A/ACP Vusonilawe echoed these remarks, highlighting the shared commitment of law enforcement and the importance of public responsibility.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we are appealing to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike to do their part,” he said.
“No amount of enforcement will succeed without the cooperation of the public. If you are driving, slow down. If you are drinking, do not drive. If you are a passenger, speak up when your driver is taking risks. Every action counts in saving lives.”
The campaign will use data from previous enforcement operations and traffic incident reports to focus on high-risk areas and behaviours. Key components of the operation include:
