PN calls for proactive road safety measures as accidents increase

The Nationalist Party insisted that the rise of traffic accidents must serve as a clear call for immediate action that shifts away from a system that reacts to accidents to one that is proactive to prevent them.

In a statement released on Thursday, the PN referred to recent NSO statistics which reported a total of 4,072 traffic accidents between April and June 2026.

This data marks in an increase when compared to the data recorded during the same period of 2025, while also recording a 16% increase of people injured in traffic accidents which totalled 398.

Of them, 146 sustained serious injuries and three other individuals lost their lives.

The statement began by recognizing that behind these figures lies an individual, family, and people whose lives changed in split second.

“Every serious injury and every life lost on our roads is one too many,” the PN said. “Our thoughts go first and foremost to the victims of these accidents and their families.”

Turning to a broader perspective, the party noted that every accident causes lane closures, police and emergency services interventions, increased congestion, delays in public transports, and added pressure on other roads.

“In a country where traffic is already placing immense pressure on families, workers, and businesses, road safety and traffic reduction cannot be treated as separate issues,” the PN said

The party explained that tackling road safety concerns requires increased physical and visible enforcement by authorities which target locations, times of day, and recurring behaviours which indicates the highest risk.

At the same time, the PN said authorities must make a far better use of available technology. It suggested the installation of intelligent CCTV and AI systems at problematic junctions in order to immediately identify accidents while gathering further data for analysis. This data would empower authorities to ensure enforcement is directed where it is truly needed.

It also pointed out that evidence taken from the European Union shows that this type of targeted enforcement and use of automated technology can be effective tools in reducing traffic accidents.

Additionally, the party elaborated, technology is able to instantly alert authorities once an accident has occurred. This would allow for faster intervention, the provision of real-time information on alternative routes for drivers, and ensuring the quickest possible reopening of the road.

“Improving response times can make the difference between life and death,” it said. “This is not technology of the future; these intelligent and centralized traffic management systems already exist.”

While noting that there is no single solution to Malta’s traffic problem, the PN insisted that road safety must be a national priority by providing safer infrastructure, more effective enforcement, modern technology, and genuine alternatives to cars.

“After all, reducing accidents not only eases traffic congestion but, above all, saves lives,” it concluded. “That is where every mobility policy should begin.”