Traffic-related incidents (TRI) remain a hugeproblem in Bohol.This was the revelation during the Dec. 28, 2023,episode of dyTR's Open Forum, anchored by ArdyAraneta-Batoy. Batoy also happens to be themanaging editor of The Bohol Tribune.The program's guest, Lt. Col. Norman Nuez, chiefof the Provincial Community Affairs andDevelopment Unit (PCADU), mentioned severalfactors why TRIs remain a problem in Bohol.Nuez added that Bohol averages about 8 to 10TRIs per week.“Basically noh mag average jud ta per week ug 8-10 na traffic Incidents," Nuez revealed."Yes, actually mas taas pa kana siya ug daghanpag mga igsoon nato nga nakuhaan sa ilangkinabuhi tungod sa traffic related Incedentscompared to murder or homicide cases. So masdaghang kinabuhi ang nasayang tungod saaccidente sa kadalanan," Nuez said.Based on the data from the Provincial Investigationand Detective Management Unit (PIDMU) at theBohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO), around3,384 TRIs were recorded in Bohol during theperiod spanning Jan. 1, 2023, to Dec. 27, 2023.Around 455 minors were involved in TRIs,according to the PIMDU data."[Naa'y] mga bata na gitugutan sa ilang mgaginikanan nga mag drive bisan pa sa ilangkabatan-on. So wala pay mga safety precautionssa ilang kaugalingon sa ilang palibot," Nuez said.Moreover, Nuez also reminded motorists to followthe speed limit.FACTORSThe first factor, according to Nuez, is theconditions of the roads brought about byengineering lapses."Well daghan kaayu ug mga factors ma'am nohbased sa studies. So, una is sa engineering. Naatay mga kalsada diha nga, with all due respect pudsa engineering side, naay mga lapses. Naaygamay angay e-improve," he said.He mentioned the incident in Carmen town as anexample of a bad road condition that resulted to aTRI."Just like kadtong nahitabo sa Carmen. Dakokaayu ang kalsada unya kalit siyang nahimongbottleneck tungod sa bridge. So didto sila na [nadisgrasyam kay dili sila kaayo swito sa dapit]. Sodili guud sila swito," he explained."Another factor is education sa driver. Kay daghangyud amg ,ga na involve [sa TRI] nga wala'ylisensya. Wala gyud sila'y training when we talkabout driving," he said during the interview.He urged the drivers to religiously observe drivingsafely in order to lower the risk of road accidents.TRAFFIC AT THE JUNCTIONIt has been observed that the traffic at the junctionof Bool and Dauis is heavy most of the time.Nuez suggested that there should be properregulations and appropriate ordinances to ensurea smooth flow in the area.There should be designated traffic enforcersassigned to properly manage the area.The traffic in the area is so bad that on Dec. 28,2023, commuters faced heavy traffic at the saidjunction.It was reported that the traffic was bumper-to-bumper and lasted for a couple of hours.HELP OF CCTVA closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera was avaluable tool in the arrest of a driver whosideswept three people in Talibon on Dec. 25,2023.It can be remembered that a certain RockyUdtohan, allegedly sideswept John MersanAuxtero and his friends. The incident led to thedeath of Auxtero while Auxtero's friends sustainedinjuries."Just like sa Talibon nga Pasko, dihay nag act uggenerosity sa dihanh dihay nahutdan ug gasulinadidto nga motor. Unya iyang gi- tabangan ug tulakunya na sideswipe nya nakuhaan sa iyangkinabuhi," Nuez told Araneta-Batoy during theinterview.Nuez said the police were able to trace the driverwith the help of CCTV cameras. The allegedsuspect was arrested by the police in a checkpoint.Apparently, Udtohan and his partner were about toboard a trip bound for Argao. Unfortunately, therewere no trips on Christmas Day.Nuez said some towns have already installedCCTV cameras, and some private businesses alsohave their own CCTV camera systems."Yes naa kitay mga lungsod na LGU-owned judang mga CCTV like sa Talibon, Trinidad. Unya anguban sad didto mi nag patabang sa private CCTVowners – kadtong mga business establishmentsnga naa sad sila" Nuez quipped.