One of the strategies we must use to teach the road code is translating it from English to Jamaican. We must reach lawless drivers in a language they understand intimately. And since we know that many drivers are not literate and have bandooloo licences, we should also do a video version that illustrates the rules. This could be widely distributed on social media.
The Jamaican Language Unit at The University of the West Indies, Mona, could coordinate the project. The ministries of Transport and Mining, Health & Wellness, and National Security should all provide essential funding for this far-reaching enterprise. Road safety reduces the health costs of the nation and increases security and well-being.
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