Let’s not bark up the wrong tree — Lo Khere Chiang
Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said removing trees planted along the road would not be able to reduce road accidents even though there were two accident fatalities in Kota Padawan recently.
“I do not agree trees are to blame for the accidents. One of the fatalities happened at 1am and the other at 5am. I would suggest we put up guard rails in accident prone areas to warn drivers about the risks.
“Besides, we can also put up those solar blinking lights in accident prone zones to remind road users to be extra cautious,” he said when met at MPP in Kota Padawan yesterday.
Lo said his office would request JKR to put up more warning signs — with background in red and words in white — in and around MPP areas.
“Those big signs help remind people to be more careful on the road. Of utmost importance, those behind the wheel must make sure they are wide awake, and not driving with fatigue.
“It is equally important for people not to drive under the influence of alcohol. Always follow the traffic rules and when you are sleepy or drunk, do not drive.”
The two fatal accidents were reported to have happened on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
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