Liability Risk and Insurance
Sharp increase in road deaths
For the first time since 1989 road deaths have increased. Statistics from the Transport Department show a 34% increase of
34% over the previous year to 3,443 deaths in 2001. Within this total, child deaths also rose by 14% to 218, emphasising the
need for the universal wearing of back-seat belts and proper fitting of baby and toddler seats.