Police to arrest motorists who use pedestrian footbridges – ACP Obeng

The Ghana Police Service plans to deploy officers to monitor and arrest motorists who utilize pedestrian footbridges, according to ACP Alexander Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). Obeng revealed that this measure aims to enforce road safety regulations and ensure pedestrian footbridges are used for their intended purpose—to provide safe passage for pedestrians.

He shared this information during a stakeholders' engagement organized by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). In addition to his concerns about the regulation of pedestrian footbridges, Obeng expressed worry about the persistent issue of hawking on these crossings. He noted that the Police, in collaboration with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), have faced challenges in removing traders due to political interference.

Obeng emphasized the necessity of stronger enforcement and cooperation among relevant stakeholders to tackle these issues and maintain pedestrian footbridges for their intended use.