The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is renewing its appeal for motorists, especially taxi operators to comply with the instructions of on-duty police officers while traversing the nation’s roadways.

The renewed call follows reports of officers being mowed down by drivers while issuing orders relating to their traffic enforcement duties.

In the latest incident in Half-Way-Tree, St. Andrew on Friday, a taxi operator was allegedly shot and wounded by a police officer after reportedly refusing to comply with instructions to pull over.

The lawman had to seek medical care after the driver allegedly used the car to hit him.

Speaking with IRIE FM news, INDECOM’s Assistant Commissioner Hamish Campbell said citizens have civic and legal obligations to comply with police officers who seek to enforce traffic laws.

He said it has been observed that failure to comply can lead to confrontation between the police and motorists.