180 traffic deaths so far this year

Traffic statistics so far this year reveal 180 fatalities, according to the National Directorate of Traffic Operations of the National Police with the latest death on Saturday of a motorcyclist not wearing a helmet.

Other causes, include: speeding, not using the elevated bridges, Intake of alcoholic beverages, not using a seat belt, and distraction while driving.

Second Lieutenant César Marciaga, from the DNOT, recommended that pedestrians use the high bridges, the zebra lines and drivers respect speed limits, traffic signs, not handle cell phones while driving, avoid drinking alcoholic beverages and when seeing a pedestrian crossing the road, stop the vehicle and give them courtesy.