In the first four days of November, six people lost their lives in traffic accidents across the country. From the beginning of this year until the end of October, 115 fatalities have been registered. Last year, 142 people were killed in traffic accidents. These are not just numbers – they are someone’s son, someone’s mother, spouse, child. Children are left without parents, and parents without their children. This devastating toll is not the result of natural disasters or armed conflicts, but of our culture, mentality, and behavior in traffic. We must not allow traffic, a daily necessity, to become a necessary evil of modern life.
Statistics show that the most common causes leading to fatal traffic accidents are primarily the disregard of traffic rules – using a mobile phone while driving, driving above the speed limit, driving under the influence of alcohol, etc. We appeal to citizens: leave your mobile phone aside while driving, do not exceed the speed limit, do not sit behind the wheel if you have consumed alcohol. Respect traffic rules and regulations – do not put at risk your life, the lives of your loved ones, or the lives of other road users.
We appeal to parents: do not allow your children to operate any type of vehicle without proper training and a driving permit. Traffic awareness must be instilled in children from an early age, and parents, as well as the entire educational process, play a major role in this.
Once again, with utmost responsibility, we appeal to all road users: be conscientious, careful, and disciplined. One reckless decision – driving while holding a mobile phone, driving above the speed limit, or driving under the influence of alcohol – can take your life or someone else’s.
Nothing is more important than human life. Road safety does not depend solely on the police and controls, but primarily on each individual behind the wheel. The Ministry of Interior will continue with intensified field controls, but real change begins with the responsibility of every driver. Follow the rules, reduce your speed, and do not drive under the influence of alcohol. Let us drive with reason, not emotion. Let us not allow our negligence to be the reason someone doesn’t make it home.