Africa-Press – Liberia. The MoU between the police and motorcyclists seeks to provide public safety awareness regarding road safety measures as well as vehicle and traffic regulations.
The Liberia National Police (LNP) and the National Federation of Motorcyclists and Tricycle Association of Liberia (NAFOTAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to avoid major routes considered no-go-zones.
The parties signed the agreement Tuesday, 23 April 2024, at the LNP Headquarters in Monrovia, and the enforcement and compliance are scheduled for 15 May 2024 on major streets.
The signing of the MoU brought together several officials and members of the union.
The MoU seeks to raise public safety awareness of road safety measures and vehicle and traffic regulations (Traffic Light).
Signing on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Deputy Police Inspector for Operations Col. Nelson Freeman said that on 2 April 2024, the LNP and NAFOTAL entered an MoU to foster public safety.
“Today is the signing of an MoU between the LNP and NAFOTAL. This MoU is intended to foster the culture of public safety ahead of the LNP no-go zone or restrictions, which is slated for May 15, 2024,” Col. Freeman noted.
Accordingly, they have jointly agreed in the MoU to make Freeport to Central Monrovia and all parts of central town a no-go zone or restricted area for motorcyclists.
However, he pointed out that tricycles or kekeh will go to town, using Clara Town, Vai Town, and the Old Bridge through Waterside and the rest of Central Monrovia except Broad and Carey Streets.
He indicated that in the MoU, they also agreed that from Robert Field to ELWA Junction, Tubman Boulevard, and Paynesville through the Japanese Freeway to Freeport will be playable by kekeh and motorcyclists.
The Deputy Police Inspector also disclosed that kekeh will use Jallah Town, Capitol Bye-Pass, and return to town as far as Benson Street.
Speaking on the fines and penalties for violators, Mr. Freeman noted that those would violate the MoU and the restrictions will be dealt with in accordance with the legal instrument.
“We have punishment for Anyone who violates the MoU. The first step is for the police to impound your motorcycle and bring it [to] the headquarters,” he said.
“Additionally, we will fine you or give you [a] ticket not more than two thousand Liberian dollars. Also, if your bike is not registered or insured, we will ensure it’s insured before you leave the police custody,” he concluded.
For his part, NAFOTAL president Mr. John A. F Kenyor expressed excitement over the signing of the MoU, saying that it can potentially mitigate road accidents and increase public safety measures.
“I want to express my thanks and appreciation to the LNP for this joint MoU. We remain committed to this MoU. We will work with the LNP in line with this MoU to ensure that there is public awareness. We are doing this because the lives and safety of our members matter a lot,” he said.
According to him, the MoU is intended to ensure the safety of motorcyclists, saying it also gears toward a culture of safety.
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