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7 fatal accidents caused by speeding
22,942 drivers booked for speeding from 1st January to 31st August

7 fatal accidents caused by speeding

22,942 drivers booked for speeding from 1st January to 31st August

By Semi Turaga
15/09/2021
[Photo: Fiji Police Force]

Thirteen fatal accidents have been recorded so far this year and seven were as a result of speeding.

Police say 22,942 drivers were booked for speeding from 1st January to 31st August.

According to Police, other bookings include failure to wear a seat belt which accounted for 1,787 bookings, careless driving accounted for 1,432 bookings while 259 drivers were charged for drunk driving.

Police say they understand that many have made plans to travel this week once borders open up, and they reiterate the need to be safe.

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