The Upper East Regional Office of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) warned motorists, motorbike riders, and transport operators to strictly observe speed limits as the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach.
Eric Anokye Fordjour, the Acting Regional Head of the Authority, stated that the festive season usually sees an increase in road traffic accidents, many of which result from speeding and the neglect of fundamental road safety regulations.
He emphasised that adhering to speed limits is one of the most effective measures to prevent accidents and protect lives.
“We are calling on our drivers and motorbike riders to always drive within speed limits,” he said during a sensitisation program regarding the introduction of new vehicle registration number plates.
The sensitisation initiative, organised by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), brought together motorbike dealers, police representatives, members of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), and other transport sector stakeholders.
Mr. Fordjour expressed his concern regarding the ongoing refusal of certain motorbike riders to wear crash helmets and the neglect of seat belt usage by drivers and passengers. He indicated that such behaviours significantly heighten the risk of fatalities and the severity of injuries in accidents.
He announced that the NRSA would collaborate closely with Municipal and District Assemblies, along with the Ghana Police Service, to enhance the enforcement of road safety regulations during the festive season.
The Acting Regional Head disclosed alarming statistics: from January to November 2025, the Upper East Region experienced 80 road traffic accidents, leading to 51 fatalities and 115 serious injuries.
“These are the recorded cases, but we know some went unreported,” he remarked. “So we are appealing to the motoring public to obey traffic regulations. It will save everybody.”
The NRSA has stated that it will persist in its sensitisation and enforcement efforts to ensure a safer holiday season for all road users.
