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More than 10,000 Samoans are expected to take to the streets of Apia today in a protest march against the Government's proposed switch to right-hand drive (RHD).
The march will be the climax of a massive campaign by members of the public since Government proposed the change in October.
Spear-heading the protests against the move is prominent Samoan lawyer Toailoa Toleafoa Toailoa.
The mass campaign started two weeks ago, when Mr Toailoa called a public meeting, urging Samoans opposed to the switch to make their voices heard. Hundreds of community leaders, business owners, former politicians and car owners attended the gathering.
Since then, stickers saying "No to RHD" have been distributed and are plastered on vehicles all over Samoa.
T-shirts with the same slogan are also being worn on a daily basis.
Petitions are being signed by hundreds opposing the switch.
The protest march today is expected to start at the Government building in the centre of Apia and run to the Parliament building at Tiafau, where MPs will be meeting.
Those opposed to right-hand drive have been called on to wear white tops or shirts as a sign of peace today.
- Cherelle Jackson
