The police service records a 19% decrease in road traffic accidents.

In a release it says 1,300 motorists were ticketed for various traffic offences since the launch of the U-turn traffic enforcement, E-ticketing system in May this year.

It says this totals $1.3 million, the expected sum to be paid to the State by drivers and front seat passengers who failed to buckle up while Commuting in a vehicle.

Yesterday Road Safety Coordinator of the TTPS Brent Batson said it was a combined effort.

Mr. Batson further added the Demerit Point System of failing to adhere to road safety regulations also contributed to the decrease.

Mr. Batson was speaking with Newscenter 5 yesterday.