I see a lot of CCTV cameras all over Nassau????

Driving in Nassau has evolved into a perilous ordeal, where vehicles are increasingly wielded as instruments of recklessness in a climate of lawlessness and impunity. What should be routine acts of road safety have turned into dangerous disregard, with drivers routinely ignoring stop signs, running red lights, and cutting in front of others in a frantic attempt to gain an edge. These actions, performed without concern for the consequences, place the lives of innocent citizens at risk every day.

Our streets, once designed for order and efficiency, have now become a chaotic stage for criminal behavior, where unchecked road rage, defiance of the law, and a lack of accountability create a sense of impending disaster. We find ourselves at a juncture where drivers seem to be inviting dangerous escalation, with the potential for deadly confrontations lurking around every corner.

Adding to this troubling scenario is the behaviour of our law enforcement officials. Rather than setting an example of discipline and adherence to the rules, some members of our proud police force contribute to the disorder by misusing their emergency equipment. Using flashing lights and sirens, they cut through traffic congestion not always for an emergency but to assert their dominance over other drivers, further eroding the public’s trust.

The situation begs the question: who will be the next victim of this madness? As we stand on the precipice of escalating road violence, we are left to wonder whether those who should be protecting us are instead contributing to the very environment they are sworn to combat.

> Let us see more officers actively
> patrolling the streets, especially in
> high-risk areas where the issue of
> criminal driving is most prevalent.
> These officers should be focused on
> removing dangerous drivers from our
> roads and impounding their vehicles
> without hesitation. This enforcement
> must be applied consistently, even
> when the offenders are fellow
> officers. No one should be above the
> law, and only through firm, impartial
> action can we restore order and safety
> to our streets.

I agree, but who’s going to throw over the dominoes table?

The time for polite conversation and passive observations is over. It is not a matter of who will throw over the domino table—it is a matter of when those with the authority and responsibility will take decisive, unrelenting action. Our streets have become a battleground 'just the gunfire has not started yet', and the real question is whether we have the backbone to confront it head-on. Law enforcement must lead the charge, but if they fail to act, then it is up to the community to demand accountability. If we allow this culture of lawlessness to continue unchecked and unchallenged, we are complicit in its escalation and the loss of life that will follow.

This is not about disrupting the status quo; it’s about destroying it, breaking down the system that allows dangerous individuals to operate with impunity. Every criminal driver, including those in uniform, must be taken off the road. Vehicles should be impounded, licenses revoked (well, that is a different story), and consequences severe enough to send a clear message: lawlessness will no longer be tolerated. If we wait for someone else to take the first step, we will remain in this cycle of chaos. The time to act is now, and anything less than complete and uncompromising enforcement is unacceptable.

We completely agree with the insight of Island Warrior and endorse the suggestions that he put forth.

The FNM's "automatic life in prison" for traffic fatalities law certainly also doesn't encourage anyone to stop and check after an accident or turn oneself in!