Dear Editor,
This is not an unorthodox subject matter, as this has been in the news for a long time. It is disheartening to see animals crisscrossing on our busy roads. Most times the animals on our roads are unattended by their owners. It is inherently wrong on two counts; namely, it is unfair for drivers to face this daily ordeal, and on some occasions it is fatal. On the other hand, it is unfair for the animals to be in the danger zone, and should they be killed, they die a painful death. Animals such as horses, cows, sheep and dogs obstruct traffic during the wee hours of the morning and afternoon. Drivers have to manoeuvre in order to dodge these animals. It is detrimental and fatal at nights, and on rainy days when visibility is low. As we know, some drivers speed, but not all road accidents are due to speeding. In some instances, persons of goodwill do assist in corralling unattended animals off the road.
As I appeal to drivers to be careful on our roads, I kindly urge the authorities to take this matter seriously, human lives should be protected and saved at all cost. I also kindly urge animal owners to keep their animals off the road for the safety of these same animals.
Sincerely,
Jerri Dias
