Transport Ministry Launches Road Safety Unit To Drive Data-Based Approach To Accident Reduction

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has launched a Road Safety Unit within its Traffic Management Division. The unit will collect and analyse road traffic accident and compliance data to support decisions aimed at reducing accidents and improving compliance with road traffic laws.

Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Senator Eli Zakour said the launch marks a significant step towards strengthening the Ministry’s data-driven approach to road safety.

The unit will focus on collecting, analysing and interpreting accident and compliance data to identify trends, patterns, high-risk locations and levels of compliance with road traffic laws.