As of April 2024, there were 156 deaths in traffic accidents, Traffic Police reported.

According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) records, six fewer deaths were recorded this year, compared to 150 fatalities in the same period of 2023.

Of the total number of fatalities, 82 were motorcyclists (54%), 28 were drivers (18%), 10 were cyclists (6%), and the remainder fatalities were passengers or individuals driving other types of vehicles.

According to officials, the leading causes of these road accidents were speeding (50 fatalities), crossing a designated line and driving against traffic (41 deaths).

People can report suspects of reckless driving behavior to the Traffic Law by dialing the 9-1-1 emergency line.

Last year police reported over 500 deaths in traffic accidents. Of the total number of fatalities, 48% were motorcyclists.

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