49 out of 100 road deaths caused by motorcycle accidents – MTTD
Director of Research, Training, and Education at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, ACP Alexander Obeng, says motorcycle crashes now account for 49 out of every 100 road deaths recorded in the country. He said this marks a significant shift from previous trends, when vehicle-related crashes accounted for the […]
According to a recent report by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, motorcycle accidents now account for 49 out of every 100 road deaths in the country. This represents a significant change from earlier trends, when vehicle-related crashes were the leading cause of fatalities. ACP Alexander Obeng, Director of Research, Training, and Education at MTTD, highlighted this concerning trend during an interview on Adom TV’s The Big Agenda.
He emphasized the need for increased public education and awareness campaigns to address the issue. Obeng welcomed the amendment to the Road Traffic Act, which now regulates the commercial use of motorcycles in Ghana. Under the new regulations, commercial motorcycles will carry distinct number plates, and operators will undergo training on the regulations governing road use.
He expressed confidence that these measures will enhance compliance and reduce accidents involving commercial motorcycles. Additionally, the amended legislation mandates that anyone operating a commercial motorcycle, commonly referred to as an okada, must be a member of a recognized union. Applicants who are not union members will not be granted licences to operate commercial motorcycles, according to Obeng.
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