Police to arrest motorists who use pedestrian footbridges – ACP Obeng
The Ghana Police Service is set to deploy officers to monitor and arrest motorists who use pedestrian footbridges, Director of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), ACP Alexander Obeng, has disclosed.
The Ghana Police Service plans to enlist officers to monitor and apprehend drivers who utilize pedestrian footbridges, according to ACP Alexander Obeng, the Director of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). Obeng revealed the initiative aims to enforce road safety regulations and ensure pedestrian footbridges are exclusively used for their intended purpose: providing secure passage for pedestrians.
The disclosure was made during a stakeholders' engagement organized by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). Obeng also expressed apprehension over the continued hawking on pedestrian footbridges, stating that attempts by the Police, in conjunction with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), to remove traders have frequently been obstructed by political interference.
This interference has made it challenging for law enforcement and local authorities to effectively carry out eviction operations and maintain the footbridges free from unauthorized commercial activities. Obeng emphasized the necessity for stricter enforcement and collaboration among pertinent stakeholders to tackle these challenges and ensure pedestrian footbridges are utilized appropriately.
He stated these actions were vital to enhance pedestrian safety and prevent misuse of these facilities.
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