I am writing with regard to the article "Why are there so many road accidents in Saudi Arabia?" (Apr. 25). Road accidents can be minimized, but this requires three measures: enforcement, education and training. Emphasis must be put on the obligatory annual vehicle safety inspection and on training police so that they are really interested in traffic safety instead of their own cellphones. Vehicles without insurance or which are not roadworthy must be removed from the Kingdom's roads. A master plan for traffic safety must be created in order to save lives and money. Barthol, Online response
The problem is in the implementation. Drivers brake suddenly when they see a Saher camera and then continue flying down the road. Yes, some expats have poorly maintained vehicles and should not be on the roads, and some Saudis can be seen driving without any lights. The traffic police do not seem to care. I once got into a fender bender because the other driver was busy on his mobile. I had my dashcam on and recorded the entire incident and the police told me I was violating the other driver's privacy!
Khan, Online response
Seat belts and car seats for children are the law. How many children have lost their lives because this law is not enforced? It is not a question of who is on the road, it is the fact that laws are not being obeyed. Buckle up!
Lizzie, Online response
Yellow lines are internationally understood to be for emergency stops, but here they are used as the speed lane. Put concrete blocks every 100 meters to prevent drivers from driving in that lane.
