87 summonses in 3-day Traffic Police operation targeting heavy vehicles
The Traffic Police are urging motorists to obey traffic rules, after issuing 87 summonses during a three-day blitz that ended on May 7. The operation focused on heavy vehicles weighing more than 12,000 kilogrammes, with almost 200 inspected. Offences included speeding, using a mobile phone while driving and failing to display a speed limiter label. Offenders could face fines, jail or both. Aslam Shah reports.
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- CNA
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If the animal is dead, the National Environment Agency (NEA) should be contacted at 1800 2255 632 for removal of the carcass. An NEA spokesperson said that the agency is responsible for clearing animal carcasses in public areas, excluding estates maintained by town councils, in the interest of public health. If the accident has caused obstruction to traffic or if the presence of the animal on the road is likely to endanger road users, the police must be immediately informed and reasonable steps have to be taken to alert others of the obstruction. What if the accident is serious? According to SPCA, if the accident has led to death or serious injury to a human, or resulted in serious damage to a vehicle or structure, the vehicles involved and any evidence must not be moved unless directed by the police. The only exceptions are if it is needed to rescue the people or animals involved, or to prevent further hazards. 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CNA
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- CNA
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