More people aged 60 years and over have died from road crashes so far this year than in the two previous years, data reviewed by NationNewsplex reveals. Between January and October 17 this year, 498 people aged between 60 and 90 died on Kenya’s roads. Motorists aged over 60 years who spoke to Newsplex said they tend to be more careful on the road, unlike when they were young. The report classified more than half of elderly crash victims as vulnerable road users, that is pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, especially in urban areas. SPEED LIMITThere are no traffic policies or laws directly targeting the elderly both in Kenya and the countries highlighted in the IRTAD report.

Source: Daily Nation November 18, 2017 19:52 UTC