I have said this before, to curb the level of indiscipline that permeates throughout Jamaica, it's got to start by enforcing the laws on the book.
With the new Road Traffic Act a matter of weeks away from being passed into law, the Transport Authority (TA) has a unique role to play. That includes enforcement of the regulations, something the Authority's Chairman, Joseph Shoucair, seems to be anticipating with relish.
"Government has put on the table a radical reform of the sector, [and] we are leading a public discussion on the proposals. We know that out of these discussions will come a dramatic reform of the sector, and we are looking forward to playing our role in that process," he told The Gleaner at yesterday's anniversary reception and awards luncheon, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.
"I wish the public to understand that the Transport Authority has limited operational responsibility under the law. It can only deal with breaches of the Transport Authority Act. It cannot deal with speeding, it cannot deal with dangerous overtaking, and it cannot deal with bad driving," Shoucair said.
"The broader function belongs with the police, but we have to work together to curb the level of indiscipline in the public transportation sector and the undisciplined driving that is leading to the loss of lives," he said.
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With the new Road Traffic Act a matter of weeks away from being passed into law, the Transport Authority (TA) has a unique role to play. That includes enforcement of the regulations, something the Authority's Chairman, Joseph Shoucair, seems to be anticipating with relish.
"Government has put on the table a radical reform of the sector, [and] we are leading a public discussion on the proposals. We know that out of these discussions will come a dramatic reform of the sector, and we are looking forward to playing our role in that process," he told The Gleaner at yesterday's anniversary reception and awards luncheon, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.
"I wish the public to understand that the Transport Authority has limited operational responsibility under the law. It can only deal with breaches of the Transport Authority Act. It cannot deal with speeding, it cannot deal with dangerous overtaking, and it cannot deal with bad driving," Shoucair said.
"The broader function belongs with the police, but we have to work together to curb the level of indiscipline in the public transportation sector and the undisciplined driving that is leading to the loss of lives," he said.
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