Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusan has stated that the mindset that enforcing laws means depriving the people of their rights should be changed. He made the remarks during the ceremony held at Fuvahmulah City School to mark the 10th anniversary of the Rakkaa programme.
Speaking at the ceremony, the minister stated road safety can be maintained by changing the mindset of the society. As such, he noted that the minds of the people should be developed in line with the development of the country. He also noted that there were people who benefited from the laws being unenforced and stated that they started getting into trouble the moment the laws started being enforced.
Meanwhile, Fuvahmulah City Mayor Ismail Rafig stated that important measures have been taken to maintain the safety and security of the roads in the city. As such, he noted the number of vehicles that can be used in the city will be limited and the allocation of specific areas for vehicle parking will be planned to reduce road congestion. He stated that he does not want the city’s road to be changed into the congested roads of the capital Male’ City.
Maldives Police Service in collaboration with Allied Insurance launched the Rakkaa road safety programme to raise public awareness on road safety and reduce road accidents, in 2014. So far, more than 300 programs have been conducted under the Rakkaa road safety programme and information sessions have been held for more than 38,000.