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“It’s not uncool to follow the rules of the road.” Maleek Powell lost his sister to a road collision in 2019. Since then, he’s been advocating for safer roads in Jamaica. Below, he shares his experience. Quote this tweet and #ShareYourStory as well.

It’s great to be in love and all....but it’s even better to be ALIVE! Don’t you think? Please remember: 1. Don't text and/or drink when driving 2. Pay careful attention to your surroundings 3. Be conscious of others on the road #HeadTooTough #ItCouldBeYou #RoadSafety

9 pedestrians have died so far this year due to road collisions. Protect yourself! Better to be safe than sorry. #HeadTooTough #RoadSafety #ItCouldBeYou #WednesdayWisdom

Fatal road collisions and fatalities have increased by 3% and 10% respectively when compared with the similar period in 2019. Can you BELIEVE it? This isn’t a good look. We need to do better and be more careful on the roads! #HeadTooTough #RoadSafety #ItCouldBeYou

The weekend is finally here and we have a few reminders for you: Don’t drive under the influence, Pay careful attention to your surroundings, and Be conscious of others on the road. Enjoy your weekend of course, but please be careful or #ItCouldBeYou! #HeadTooTough #RoadSafety

Why are you in such a rush? Slow down, be cautious, and pay careful attention to the road. Otherwise, the consequences will cost! Reckless driving is expensive! #HeadTooTough #RoadSafety is a must👊 👊

Be cautious of your surroundings and be careful at all times - or the consequences will COST you! Reckless driving is expensive! #HeadTooTough #RoadSafety

One thing is clear: Reckless driving is EXPENSIVE! #HeadTooTough #ItCouldBeYou #RoadSafety is a must, so drive carefully!

A 2016-18 study conducted at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital showed that the majority of injuries from motorbike crashes occurred in the lower extremity (hips, knees, ankle joints, thighs, legs, and feet). That’s A LOT to pay for! #HeadTooTough #ItCouldBeYou #RoadSafety

Pay attention to your surroundings, or the consequences will COST you! Reckless driving is expensive. #HeadTooTough #RoadSafety is a must, so drive carefully!

Thanks for sharing your story @MaleekPowell 🙏🏾 #ShareYourStory #ItCouldBeYou #HeadTooTough #RoadSafety

Average price for a CT Scan: $20,000. But, recovering from a road collision can cost WAY more. Recovery is expensive. Drive carefully. #HeadTooTough #ItCouldBeYou #RoadSafety

Failure to comply with the National Road Traffic Act COSTS, so drive carefully! #HeadTooTough #roadsafety is ALWAYS a must!

On average, a night at the ICU can cost $10,000. But, we all know road collision recovery can cost way more. Recovery is expensive, so drive carefully. #HeadTooTough #ItCouldBeYou #RoadSafety

Lost someone to a road collision or been in one yourself? Tell us what happened and #ShareYourStory now! #HeadTooTough