Fiji has recorded 38 road fatalities so far this year, a notable decrease from the 62 recorded during the same period last year.

The Land Transport Authority says this is a decline compared to incidents for the same period last year.

It says this highlights the ongoing impact of the LTA’s National Road Safety Campaign, which stresses the critical need for responsible behaviour among all road users.

The LTA says it is working with the Fiji Police Force and other key stakeholders on campaign to enhance safety on Fiji’s roads.

The authority stresses that every life lost is a tragedy, and efforts must continue to prevent further accidents.

Over the past year, the authority has suspended 13 driver licenses, cancelled 114, issued 1,251 warning letters, and conducted 58 showcause hearings.

LTA Acting Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa says these actions are designed not only to penalize but also to reinforce the seriousness of road safety laws.