Dear Editor
There is no way drivers should be racing to intersections and boldly challenging those who actually have the right of way (in my head thinking wait right of way or breaking distance nah exist none mo?).
It is far too dangerous and frightening to be on the road like this. Even when you are waiting at an intersection, impatient drivers behind you are honking as if you must move before it is safe. The dangerous overtaking, bursting red traffic lights, is scary!!
We are pleading for immediate action and more policing on the roads, not just for accidents, but for consistent monitoring. Please, somebody, do subben!
Lives are at risk!!! We need help; it does not feel safe driving!! Please, please help us. All we want is to go back home safe.
A Frustrated Driver
I totally agree. Heck I’m too scared to drive in Antigua after witnessing the recklessness. Not only do drivers buss stop light but they over take going uphill with no clear line of sight. Subben could be coming over a hill and they still overtaking. They overtake three or more vehicles at a time at that and I wonder where’s the police? I say more police, more stop signs, and stiffer fines- heck even jail time. Maybe then these reckless miscreants will stop endangering our lives.
The thing is where there’s a STOP sign people don’t STOP ,they run through it. STOP MEANS TO STOP , stand still look then proceed. A lot of drivers don’t respect the signs.
I have never witnessed a driver being reckless while being pulled over caught in the act by traffic police, and every day, you can be sure that recklessness occurs. Not to bash the police, but if they themselves are always in a hurry with sirens on to beat every backed-up, congested traffic lane, when will the culprits get caught? Every day in Antigua, I have to ask for God’s mercies while driving. We all use the roads – our children, friends, and families. Why are we so quiet about this serious issue?
That wouldn’t stop people from driving crazy and reckless
Absolutely agree. Road safety should come before convenience. A few signs are cheaper than hospital bills and funerals.
What is the real purpose of the traffic department to report accidents collisions daily? How about monitor the streets to reduce these collisions. How can drivers violate traffic law everyday and not being held accountable. Is the traffic department satisfied by rolling up at accident scenes daily? How many more tragic accidents must occur? Time enough for us to be proactive and not reactive. Fix the symptoms of the issue!!!! Police Commissioner, Minister of Public Safety please act fast. It is too dangerous on the streets
The stop sign won’t stop anything,everyone with a license should know the rules of the road they just choose to be totally reckless and put other people in danger
I completely agree with this letter. Driving in Antigua and Barbuda has become far too stressful and dangerous, not because of bad roads, but because of reckless behavior. Too many motorists treat intersections like racetracks, bullying those who are simply trying to obey the law and drive safely. The writer is right honking at someone who’s waiting for a safe gap is not only impatient, it’s life-threatening.
Red lights and reckless overtaking are killing people. Authorities can’t keep ignoring this.
Road safety should be a priority, it’s not just about fines, it’s about saving lives.
The random times police might be on road:
✔️ Stalling traffic flow during rush hour while checking for licence tags
✔️ Random harassment for tint or possible seat belt violations
✔️ Presence at the scene of vehicle accidents
It’s wild getting a ticket for a minor parking violation while vilans terrorize drivers freely on roadways.