The Bahamas joins The United Nations General Assembly in making the historic decision to increase action to address the road safety crisis over the next 10 years. The World Health Organization is leading this proclamation which seeks to save lives by halting the increasing trends in road traffic deaths and injuries world-wide.
Through the decade, member states including The Bahamas, with the support of the international community, commit to actions in areas such as developing and enforcing legislation on key risk factors — limiting speed, reducing drunk-driving, and increasing the use of seatbelts, child restraints and motorcycle helmets. Efforts will also be undertaken to improve emergenc ...

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