(No. B/633) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to fatal road accidents, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as to the number of reported cases thereof since January 2026 to date, indicating the – (a) main reasons therefor; (b) number thereof linked to drink or drug driving; (c) number of hit and run cases, and (d) number of arrests effected in connection therewith. The Ag. Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that for the period 01 January 2026 to 07 May 2026, a total of 48 cases of fatal road accidents have been recorded, resulting in the death of 51 persons. Of these, three cases were linked to driving under influence of intoxicating drink or drugs, and one case was reported as a hit-and-run accident. In connection with these cases, 37 persons have been arrested and provisional charges of involuntary homicide have been lodged against them. 36 accused have been released on bail with conditions, while one accused, involved in driving under the influence of intoxicating drugs, is currently on remand in prison. I am further informed that investigations into these accidents are ongoing. Madam Speaker, one life lost on our roads is one too many. Several preventive measures are being taken by Police to reduce road accidents, including sensitisation campaigns, roadblocks, random alcohol and drug testing, targeted operations against reckless driving, and speed control using handheld cameras and radars. However, greater discipline and responsibility from all road users remain essential to reducing preventable accidents and saving lives. Madam Speaker, Government is further reinforcing measures to improve road safety and curbing dangerous driving behaviours. It has been decided last week to amend the Penalty Point System by increasing from 3 to 6 points to 5 to 10 points for those using telephone while driving.