Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party said that reckless driving in St Paul’s Bay in particular, and in Malta in general, should be addressed, adding that the number of accidents related to such dangerous driving should serve as alarm bell for proper enforcement.

AD also presented Simon Galea, its candidate for St Paul’s Bay Local Council elections.

Michael Briguglio, AD Chairperson, said, “AD is calling for proper enforcement of regulations and for the introduction of new regulations to increase safety of pedestrians, drivers and passengers. When Malta introduced stiff penalties and proper enforcement on seat belts in the front seats of cars, this was effective. Unfortunately, the authorities were not so persistent regards other safety measures, which also include the usage of seat belts on back seats.”

Simon Galea, AD local council candidate for St Paul’s Bay, said, “Reckless driving and over speeding are becoming the order of the day in St Paul’s Bay. Excessive driving along the Qawra and Bugibba coast road is rendering walks along the promenade dangerous. The number of accidents including fatal ones occurring recently should raise an alarm. AD is proposing for more speed cameras and sleeping policemen to be installed plus the better upkeep of existing zebra crossings, some of which are in a bad state of upkeep. Finally regular breathalyser tests should be conducted in order to address drinking and driving problems.”

Ralph Cassar, AD spokesperson on Industry, Energy and Transport said, “Transport Malta are completely absent when it comes to traffic management. Local councils have no support in implementing traffic calming measures around Malta and Gozo. As a way forward we are proposing a 30kph limit in all residential roads, in line with the recommendations of the European Parliament Koch Report. Residential roads are there to be shared – they do not belong only to motorists but also to pedestrians, children and adults on bicycles and the whole community. A motion for 30kph in Attard next Wednesday proposed by me looks set to be approved. The next step would be for Transport Malta to accept this proposal and help the council implement this policy decision. A 30kph residential road speed limit will send the clear message that everyone has a right to use residential roads in safety and regard for the needs of the whole community.”

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