NRSA tasks road agencies to address missing signs, markings as Traffictech GH rolls out
TrafficTech GH is expected to promote responsible driving and reduce road crashes through technology-based monitoring and enforcement.
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has tasked road agencies to address missing road signs and markings following the rollout of the TrafficTech GH initiative, according to Director-General Abraham Amaliba. Amaliba revealed that the Authority aims to evaluate the initiative's impact on road crashes, injuries, and fatalities in its upcoming December report.
TrafficTech GH, a technology-driven traffic enforcement system, is designed to promote responsible driving and reduce road crashes. However, Amaliba emphasized that the initiative's success hinges on the availability of basic road infrastructure, such as clear road markings, functioning traffic lights, and visible speed limit signs.
The NRSA has written to relevant agencies to rectify these deficiencies, as enforcement cameras under TrafficTech GH would not be deployed in areas lacking necessary infrastructure, particularly speed limit indicators. Amaliba noted that it would be unfair to penalize motorists in such areas, as the cameras would not be able to operate without proper signage.
The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has also called for improved road markings and clearly displayed speed limits to complement the technology-driven traffic enforcement. The NRSA's December road safety report is expected to provide insights into whether the implementation of TrafficTech GH is contributing to a reduction in road crashes and associated fatalities.
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