The Western Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Division (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has called on pedestrians and drivers to observe precautionary measures on the roads before, during and after the Yuletide.
Superintendent Isaac Sorkpah, Western Regional Commander of MTTD said his outfit was engaging stakeholders like the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to ensure that road accident was reduced to its barest rate.
Supt Sorkpah who was speaking on Spice FM’s Adzekye Mu Nsem noted how busy the roads in the Metropolis would be as part of the Christmas celebrations with the infamous masquerade groups, parading the principal streets amongst other activities.
“A lot of accidents are associated with the season because there are a lot of commercial activities which goes on it the Metropolis. With the flow of people from all walks of life convene at a place to have a good time”, he stated.
Supt Sorkpah explained that the attitude portrayed by some drivers was appalling which is why his outfit has deployed officials to designated points in the Metropolis.
He stated that education and sensitization were currently ongoing for drivers and other stakeholders in various terminals as a way of curbing and reducing road accidents this season.
Supt Sorkpah further advised drivers to be cautious of some roads which have been identified as accident-prone so as to exercise restraint when driving.
He further cautioned that no errant driver would be spared when found culpable of defaulting the road safety regulations.
Story: Benedicta Ackney
