Traffic police officers will be deployed on Praslin when they are available. They could help reduce problems such as speeding, vehicles and drivers without licenses, and improper parking.
Minister Morgan explained that there had been a large increase of registered vehicles on Praslin, which now numbered 1450. He agreed there was a definite need for surveillance. Traffic police officers were not available because of the cost involved. The job was being done by the regular police but the quality of service should be improved, he said.
St Louis MNA Sandy Arrissol proposed that since Praslin residents pay their road tax as drivers elsewhere, the Minister should ensure maintenance of the roads.
SNP leader Wavel Ramkalawan, asked what other measures were being contemplated to control speed other than police officers. Vehicle users must first be encouraged to take their responsibilities, the minister said. If they did not, other measures such as speed-bumps would be introduced.
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