Eight drivers who were the cause of fatal accidents have had their driving licenses cancelled by the Land Transport Authority.
This includes driver who caused the death of a 13-year-old student in Tacirua.
“The 21-year-old truck driver – who held an expired Learners Permit at the time of the incident in Tacirua – has had his licence cancelled for five years because of the severity of the accident,” said LTA Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa.
“This is a lesson for all those with driver licences – whether it’s a Learners Permit, Provisional or Full Licence holders – you must uphold and adhere to your licence conditions.”
“When you choose to disregard these road safety rules and regulations, you choose to endanger the lives of all road users.”
“The Authority has zero tolerance for reckless driving. This swift action to cancel the driver licence for the 21-year-old individual sends a clear message that we will not hesitate to act against those who endanger lives on our roads.”
Mr Rokosawa said a change in mindset and attitudes was vital to ensuring the safety of all Fijians on our roads this festive season.
The current death toll is 60 compared to 74 for the same period last year.
