Updated: Man hit by car in Pieta

M.A. Vella

Jul 10th 2010, 09:03

It's not about the drivers, it's not about the pedestrians - it's about the traffic culture in this land!

carmen d'amato

Jul 10th 2010, 07:46

I have been reading your readers' comments and I must say that we cannot neglect the fact that pedestrians can be negligent too. I happened to be on the spot when this accident happened and believe me that all involved could be victims in such situations and hasty comments should not be done by people that don't know the facts. I sincerely wish that all those involved will make a speedy recovery and be more carefull next time when we're pedestrains too!!!!!

Lawrence Ellul

Jul 9th 2010, 23:01

Am I wrong or was there an accident where a pedestrian or driver got hurt every day this week?

Alisa French

Jul 9th 2010, 22:39

Yet another accident! Someone somewhere has to start doing something, please get traffic police or something. Guess unless someone does do something we'll keep reading about it. I wish him well.

D. Zammit

Jul 9th 2010, 21:33

Before blaming the driver as none of you where there during the accident, see a court ruling on a similar accident in the same road as reported on this web site.

Many pedestrians cause accidents and at times, they are also injured. Pity the drivers who are accused of seriously injuring the pedestrians just because the pedestrian needed medical attention.

The law should be changed to treat the driver and the pedestrian with equal blame until a court verdict is issued. Maybe more knowledge of the tort law is needed.

J Oatmon

Jul 9th 2010, 21:24

I see a lot of overtaking on the inside on this road (it's two lanes each way), and also men and women drivers chatting on their mobile etc.

Until Malta has proper enforcement of traffic laws, driving tests etc., it will only get worse.

The only answer is to drive defensibly, but that does not stop the 'nutters' or those not paying attention or talking on their mobiles, from crashing into you.

E. Lentini

Jul 9th 2010, 20:41

Yes unfortunately we need immediate action from the authorities. It doesn't matter who's in fault, one thing is for sure. We need IMMEDIATE ACTION. We need heavy education, including heavy fines and persistent patrolling. This is not an anarchic country. So no one should be allowed to do whatever he likes. I beg the authorities to start immediate action. It's obvious that someone needs to do something right away. So we can abide by the rules but what about those who don't????? It's obvious that people in MALTA and not just where driving is concerned tend to want to rule the island. Come on move it.

J. Borg

Jul 9th 2010, 20:22

These incidents happen everyday. It's the media that is now "all of a sudden" reporting every single traffic accident. No matter how trivial the incident is. The media can kill a nation when it manipulates news coverage.

A Camilleri

Jul 9th 2010, 20:10

It is unfortunate to read of the increase in traffic accidents. However, I must say that I am not surprised. During my driving trips I seem to be coming across more haphazard, aggressive and selfish driving. The level of safe driving is taking a nose dive. Stricter control was exercised when traffic policemen were patrolling our highways - much better than ramps (sleeping policemen, just the word) cameras and other static deterrents that seem to be cropping up from day to day.