Thika sub county Traffic Base Commander William Uhuru has cautioned pedestrians against crossing roads at un-designated areas.
Speaking to residents of Thika town on Tuesday, Mr Uhuru said cases of pedestrians being knocked down by motorists along the Thika superhighway and other roads in the sub county had increased.
The traffic commander said that most pedestrians ignore traffic rules a situation that has led to rise in accidents.
He said cases of pedestrians being knocked down by motorists in the sub county were on the rise.
Mr Uhuru asked pedestrians to use the pedestrians crossing and cross- over’s that have been erected along the roads.
“It is saddening that pedestrians are knocked down by motorists when we have designated areas for them to cross the roads,” he said.
He stated that more traffic officers will be deployed along the roads to monitor road usage.
The traffic base commander also asked bodaboda operators to use special lanes constructed for them.
He noted that cases of accidents will reduce if all road users adhere to traffic regulations.
Mr Uhuru said traffic officers were determined to reduce accidents this festive season.