Drivers Warned Against Radar Alert Groups

Motorists have been cautioned against forming Viber groups to share police traf­fic checkpoint and speed radar locations, a practice aimed at evading road safe­ty enforcement.

Acting Divisional Police Commander Northern, Su­perintendent of Police (SP) Eroni Soqosoqo, said these groups undermined police operations and pose serious risks.

"Drivers who rely on these alerts slow down near checkpoints but often speed up afterwards, leading to accidents in some cases," SP Soqosoqo said.

"Such actions disrupt po­lice operations, and those involved will be held ac­countable."

He emphasised the im­portance of collaboration with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to main­tain road safety and remove reckless drivers from the roads.

With only days left until the New Year, police in the Northern Division remain vigilant, conducting foot patrols and road operations to ensure public safety.

LTA stresses driver responsibility

The Land Transport Au­thority (LTA) highlighted driver fatigue as a leading cause of road accidents in Fiji.

Prolonged driving without rest increases the risk of accidents, and the LTA advises motorists to prioritise breaks during long journeys.

"Passengers also play a crucial role in ensuring safety by speaking up if they notice signs of fatigue, such as drowsiness or er­ratic driving," the LTA stat­ed on its official Facebook page.

The authority urged driv­ers to adopt a "Stop, Revive, and Survive" approach to reduce accidents and im­prove road safety.

Interfering with police and LTA operations by creating platforms to alert drivers about checkpoints and speed cameras must be stopped, as such actions jeopardise efforts to make roads safer for everyone.

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