SADD remembers traffic victims
Road deaths can be prevented says South Africans against Drunk Driving (SADD).
THE World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is observed on the third Sunday of November each year by an increasing number of countries on every continent around the world.
South Africans against Drunk Driving (SADD) joined the community at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday (17 November) to raise awareness about the dangers associated with drunk driving.
Charlotte Sullivan from the NPO explained the day is not only about remembering those who have been killed or injured in road crashes, but also a day to remember others, such as the family and friends of victims, who have been affected by the fall-out of collisions on the world’s roads.
“This day is dedicated to remembering the many thousands killed or injured in road crashes and their families and communities, as well as to pay tribute to the dedicated emergency crews, police and medical professionals who daily deal with the traumatic aftermath of road death and injury,” she said.
According to SADD, 18 000 people die on South Africa’s roads, up to 65 per cent of the fatalities are drink related, including drunk drivers or drunk pedestrians.
“The most important thing is most of these accidents are preventable.
”There needs to be support from government and law enforcement. Remembrance Day for governments worldwide has become an important tool to raise awareness,” she said.
