The Minister of Transport attended a Flexcar[/B] Cyprus road safety event
Flexcar Ltd's interactive road safety event "Drive Safe Live Safe" was held yesterday with great success, in the presence of the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Mr. Yannis Karousos. A pioneering synergy between the private and public sector that started as a thought of giving back to society by Flexcar in Cyprus, grew with the participation of almost all car dealerships in our country, was embraced by the Minister, but also by the Cyprus Police and, will be completed with the financial contribution of all participants of the event to the Accident Rehabilitation Unit of the Fighters' Memorial.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, under whose auspices the event was held, first thanked Flexcar for the initiative to organise the event, putting at its heart the major social issue of road safety. He expressed his satisfaction as he said the event was in line with the objectives set by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works. "The safe use of the road network by all users, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and vehicle drivers, is a priority for the Government and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, and for me personally. Since assuming my duties as Minister and also as Head of the Road Safety Council, I have made it my primary objective to take initiatives aimed at improving road safety and protecting human lives," Karousosos said. He also noted that the competent bodies identify the need for more information for citizens through mass media campaigns, but also by organizing events aimed at conveying the right messages on road safety.
"That is why I am particularly pleased that Flexcar has brought together all the car importers' dealerships, showing that the presence of all of you in the automotive sector is not limited to your commercial activity, but also has a social character. Your action today makes a great contribution to the effort to consolidate safe driving awareness and to minimise accidents on the roads. However, your action of making a financial contribution to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit of the EOKA Fighters' Memorial is particularly touching. This kind of action, dear George and fellow representatives of car importers, is exactly what we are seeking through this appeal. The assistance of the private sector. I am sure that your initiative will be the beginning of a partnership and the creation of synergies by all stakeholders for the development of synergies."
The Deputy Chief of Police of Cyprus, Mr. Dimitris Demetriou expressed his appreciation for the activism around road safety issues in our country, and especially to the car companies in Cyprus, especially Flexcar Cyprus, who through the event sent a clear message that safe driving saves lives. He added that it is our firm belief that the effective and permanent improvement of the level of road safety can be established mainly through the creation of road awareness. Emphasis, therefore, must be placed on the development of appropriate attitudes and behaviours, so that the Cypriot citizen enters the stage of a socially mature road behaviour.
For his part, the General Manager of Flexcar Cyprus Mr. George Hatzidimitriou, welcoming the guests and participants of the event, stated that the intense pace of life, the increase of problems both economic and social, exacerbated by external factors, make our lives more and more complex. To this end, Flexcar Cyprus has introduced in recent years a "flexible" way of acquiring and using a car, creating a new lifestyle, allowing us to forget about every problem associated with the car, except fuel.
"The only issue in which Flexcar has no flexibility is our view on road safety. An important factor in safety is the excellent condition of the car. Regular checks, proper maintenance, good quality tyres are all important for safety. Flexcar strictly follows the standards, so we can be sure that our vehicles are in excellent condition at all times."
Finally, Road Safety Ambassador Alexis Demetriou spoke about the importance of life and paying attention to it when driving. "The reality," he said, "is that 1 second of inattention can end or completely reverse a life."
During the event, friendly karting competitions were held between Ministry and Police officials, media representatives, representatives of car manufacturer delegations and Flexcar. All those present urged the organizers to institutionalize and repeat the event annually, through which the right messages are given to protect citizens on the road network.
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