Using phones while driving, the main cause of accidents in Kosovo

The use of cell phones is considered one of the main causes of accidents in the capital and the country. Traffic experts said that as a preventive measure, there should be an analysis of traffic accidents and research into the elements of the factors that influence those analyses.
Analysis of traffic accidents, as well as research into the elements of factors that influence accidents, should be taken as a preventive measure, according to traffic experts.
"As a preventive measure, we should take an analysis of accidents and research into the elements of factors that influence those accident analyses, and then take preventive measures," said Nol Dedaj, a traffic expert.
"Using a phone while driving is a misdemeanor, which does not represent a high level of risk due to the low speed of movement," he continued.
The capital's traffic unit lists the factors that are influencing the cause of traffic accidents.
"There are several causes: In my opinion and based on the analyses we conduct, the main cause at the moment in Pristina and throughout Kosovo is the use of the phone. Using the phone is extremely dangerous, then of course comes speeding and failure to respect other rules that experts have determined," said Vedat Zuka, head of traffic operations in the capital.
Tuesday in the capital was characterized by fog. Caution and respect for traffic rules were requested by the Police. November, December, January and February are considered the most critical months in terms of air quality pollution.
"From the beginning of November, December, January, February are the most critical months in terms of air quality pollution, because we record higher values, in line with standards, compared to the rest of the calendar year," said Shkumbin Shala, an air quality specialist.
To protect air quality, care was requested from every citizen./RTK



















































