Drivers of large commercial vehicles must ensure their brakes, tyres, and overall mechanical condition are safe before taking to the roads, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) CEO, Irimaia Rokosawa.
He made the comments after the death of a man in Savusavu who was crushed by a pine truck on Wednesday.
“We have seen too many cases where speeding and loss of steering control — combined with human error — lead to fatal consequences,” he said.
“Vehicle maintenance, proper loading, and full driver alertness are not optional—they are the foundation of safety.”
“Every vehicle owner and operator must uphold this responsibility.”
Mr Rokosawa adds transport companies must prioritise maintaining their vehicles in proper condition, as well as the wellbeing of their drivers and the communities they serve.
“Because meeting delivery deadlines is not enough; we must also ensure everyone – drivers, pedestrians and passengers – gets home safely.”
