ROAD SAFETY DAY: UN Advocates Speed Management Around Schools Premises
The fourth UN Road Safety Week 8-14 May 2017 is dedicated to speed management, an issue directly linked to the 2020 Action Agenda’s first key priority; a safe journey to school for every child including safe roads and speed management around every school.
This years event themed #savelivesslowdown is in continuation of our campaign for Nigerian government and Ministries of Transportation across the 36 States to introduce a 20km/h speed limit around schools, hospitals and residential roads. Our aim for the proposal in these areas are to:
* Reduce casualties
* Improve Road Safety
* Encourage Walking and Cycling
* Improve Local Environment.
The general effect of this order would be to prohibit motor vehicle exceeding a speed limit of 30km/h in areas described. The order would provide more time for pedestrians to cross the road, especially children, the elderly and disabled