AMMAN — Brigadier Firas Doueiri, director
of the
traffic police at the
Public Security Department, revealed that traffic
accidents cost Jordan a concerning JD350 million annually.
اضافة اعلان
This was revealed in Doueiri’s address as
part of
Yarmouk University’s Youth Summer 2023 program on "Traffic
Safety."
Further data and responsibilities
Last year's statistics reveal the gravity
of the situation: Jordan witnessed 169,409
traffic-related incidents, resulting
in 562 deaths and 17,096 injuries, incurring an economic toll of 322 million
dinars.
Individuals aged between 18-35 were majorly
impacted, representing 46 percent of the injury cases and causing 43 percent of
total accidents.
Shedding light on the causes, He stated
that
human errors account for a staggering 98.8 percent of all accidents. The
prevalent mistakes encompass lane violations, not adhering to safe driving
distances, and a lack of necessary precautions.
The
traffic department, Doueiri mentioned,
is keenly focused on leveraging technological innovations to address and manage
traffic issues more efficiently.
Concluding his address, Doueiri called for
collective responsibility and adherence to
traffic laws. He advocated for
public awareness, the importance of seat belts, observance of speed limits, and
the dangers of
using mobile phones behind the wheel.
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