The Cabinet of Ministers at its next meeting will discuss the issue of road traffic safety, Ukraine Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said.
“We will hold a meeting in the nearest future, hear all organizations
responsible for road traffic safety and define who will be responsible
for that,” he said at a meeting with representatives of public
organizations on road traffic safety in Kyiv on Friday, July 20.
The prime minister said that to hold such a meeting it is necessary
to create an ad hoc group consisting of the representatives of such
public organizations.
Having heard proposals of public figures on how to change the
situation related to an excessive accident rate on roads, Azarov noted
that the measures proposed are quite accessible for the government. In
particular, he expressed opinion that it is reasonable to establish an
organization in Ukraine, which would be responsible for road traffic
safety.
“Are we are capable of compiling a list of the most dangerous places
in Ukraine, which are already marked with headstones, wreaths? We are
able to allocate funds to make these road sections safer,” said Azarov.
The premier agreed with the opinion on the need to analyze the state
of road signs, which, according to drivers, do not always correspond to
their purpose.
According to the World Health Organization, the death rate from road
accidents in the world will climb from the 9th to 5th position by 2030.
In Ukraine, the death rate from road accidents is 12 per 100,000 people, while in Sweden and Norway the figure is 4-5 persons.
In addition, Ukraine annually loses over $5 billion from road
accidents. These data were voiced at the meeting of the prime minister
with the representatives of public organizations on road traffic safety.
