The Police Service is concerned with recent pedestrian deaths.

Over the last six weeks, 10 pedestrian fatalities were recorded, accounting for 59% of the road traffic deaths so far in 2024.

TTPS Road Traffic Safety Coordinator, Sgt Brent Batson, says 50% of the pedestrian deaths occurred along main roads – these have speed limits of 50 kmph which is generally associated with non-fatal injuries.

He adds that the data suggests drivers have taken their speeding habits to main roads without care or consideration to other road users.

Senior Superintendent of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, David Powder says highway patrol officers have issued over 4,800 traffic tickets so far for the year, with 36% of these issued for exceeding speed limits.

The road death count for 2024 is 17 compared to 18 for the same period last year representing a 5% decrease.