Transport ministry switches off some road lights to save money

The Czech Transport Ministry and police are arguing over cost-cutting measures that could endanger road safety. In response to a news report on TV Prima the transport ministry confirmed that it had ordered some lights along the country’s roads and highways to be switched off in order to save money. Although the ministry said it had requested the directive be implemented prudently Prima reporters found that a ramp leading onto the D1 highway from Brno to Prague was left in complete darkness, with only car lights to guide drivers. Police asked about the measures said they considered them a hazard with public safety.