What is the matter with the drivers of those trailer trucks? I have written numerous letters about the upending of those trucks and the consequent chaos that is created.
Once again we read and experienced the horror of a truck capsizing on the south-bound lane of the Solomon Hochoy highway and the massive gridlock that resulted.
Again, the reason for the mishap—a bad drive. Nonsense!
Speed is the cause. A long, loaded truck combined with excessive speed is a potential projectile and dangerous object. I am also saying that the drivers of those trucks should be on the alert for those “bad drives” as claimed.
I am asking the owners of those trucks to take heed and duly instruct your drivers.
If possible use GPS technology to track the position and speed of your vehicles.
You have every right to protect your property and consequent life and limb and untold hardship.
To the police, I have a novel suggestion but it requires effort and willpower.
The gridlock can be prevented if the police lookout areas along the highway are utilised.
A sign can be placed on the opposing lane indicating dual carriageway.
Traffic cones can be placed in the middle of the highway along the length of the section so affected.
At the nearest turn-off the traffic can get back onto its normal path.
What I am trying to get at is simply to create a diversion to bypass the accident and alleviate the long, unnecessary, tiring wait.
Sahadeo Ragoonanan