So far this year, from January to September, there were 375 deaths in traffic accidents, Traffic Police reported. 

Of the total deaths, 187 were motorcyclists (which is equivalent to 49% of fatalities), 29 were car drivers, 28 were cyclists and the rest were passengers and pedestrians.

Among the main causes of these road accidents were careless drivers and unsuspecting pedestrians. Police registered 165 for speeding, 83 for disrespecting the yellow line and invading the oncoming lane, 50 for making an unlawful U-turn, 45 for drunk driving, 30 were caused by pedestrians and the rest were caused by other circumstances.