Micronesian Counselor, Issue 69

Hezel, Francis X. (2007-01-01). Micronesian Counselor, Issue 69. Micronesian Counselor (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Micronesian Seminar. pp. 1–8.

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Abstract: The lead article, The Rules of the Road in Chuuk, by Francis X. Hezel, S.J., explores traffic conditions in Chuuk, where disregard for road rules contributes to frequent accidents and unsafe conditions. Opening with a comparison to Manila’s traffic chaos, the essay describes how drivers in Chuuk ignore traffic laws, lack respect for signals, and operate vehicles in ways that endanger passengers and pedestrians alike. It highlights both cultural attitudes and the absence of consistent enforcement as major factors.

Additional commentary includes statistics on accidents and fatalities, comparisons to traffic regulation in Pohnpei and Kosrae, and reflections on enforcement challenges in Yap. The issue also notes public frustration in the Marshall Islands with unsafe driving, emphasizing the need for stronger traffic laws, better education, and more effective policing throughout the region.