Shadow Transport Minister Michael Fahy has re-issued his call for more road safety measures after the Christmas Day death of Andrew Jackson son of Police Commissioner George Jackson.

The 27-year-old succumbed to injuries sustained four days prior in a motorcycle accident on Middle Road in Warwick.

The death marks the 16th road fatality of 2008 — the highest number since 1998, when there were 17 deaths on the Island's roads.

Passing on his condolences Sen. Fahy added: "Sadly, since being appointed Shadow Minister for Transport in November we have had three deaths on our roads and long-standing calls for improved road safety have continued to fall on deaf ears."

Dr. Froncioni and the Road Safety Council had proposed many changes to Bermuda's laws all of which the United Bermuda Party has voiced support, said Sen. Fahy.

Mr. Fahy is calling for:

n speed cameras

n traffic-calming measures such as speed bumps

n increased police presence and spot checks for drunk drivers

n improving road lighting

n the introducing centre line reflectors commonly known as cat's eyes.

Mr. Fahy added: "We have also lobbied for a bill banning the use of cell phones whilst driving without a hands-free kit. The Government needs to get serious about this issue, since as I have said before, education is clearly not working."

Bermuda's roads could be made safer said Mr. Fahy.

"We can implement measures, such as the ones I've listed, to reduce the number of serious road accidents. We just need to set our minds to it and commit.

"Let's make safer roads one of Bermuda's New Year's resolutions and get it done.

"We can do it, but it will take a collective commitment and government leadership to make it happen."

The organisation Remembering Our Loved Ones does not want any more members, said Mr. Fahy. "I implore the Government to take the lead on this urgent national issue."