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111 drivers booked for speeding, 4 for drunk driving between 6am yesterday to 6am today

111 drivers booked for speeding, 4 for drunk driving between 6am yesterday to 6am today
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111 drivers were booked for speeding and 4 for drunk driving between 6am yesterday to 6am today.

Chief Operations Officer Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu says the Western Division recorded the highest number of bookings for speeding and drunk driving.

Of the 111 bookings for speeding, 54 were recorded in the West, 33 in the South and 24 in the Eastern Division.

Three of the four drunk drive arrests were made in the Western Division.

Driu says a 47-year-old technician, 30-year-old taxi driver and a 33-year-old PSV driver were arrested in Lautoka for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The 4th arrest was made in the Southern Division along Matanikorovatu Road in Nasinu where a 26-year-old man residing in Narere was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

The Chief Operations Officer is also calling on drivers to recognize the threat of driver fatigue.

Police says three children and a 28-year-old man were rushed to the Navua Hospital yesterday after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and landed in a drain.

The driver of the vehicle said he fell asleep resulting in the accident which occurred before 9am near Korovisilou.

They say the passengers were treated and sent home while the driver will be questioned as investigations continue.

Driu says while traffic operations are focused along main highways and known black spot areas, snap checkpoints will be conducted throughout the country as a proactive measure for officers to conduct awareness to drivers on issues of concern regarding road safety.

He adds police will continue to issue the advisories and the onus is on drivers to take heed for their own safety and the safety of other road users.

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