Nearly 60% of road fatalities linked to speeding, inattentive driving – NRSA
The Director of Regulations, Inspections and Compliance at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Kwame Kodua Attuahene, says speeding and inattentive driving jointly account for approximately 58 to 59 per cent of road crash fatalities in Ghana.
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in Ghana revealed that nearly 60% of road fatalities are caused by speeding and inattentive driving. Director of Regulations, Inspections and Compliance, Kwame Kodua Attuahene, stated these behaviors pose major road safety concerns. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Mr Attuahene mentioned that speed management has always been central to NRSA's efforts to improve road safety.
He cautioned that outcomes of similar projects in other countries might not translate to Ghana's unique social, political, and economic conditions. He assured that Ghana's system is still in an early stage of implementation, with data gathered from its operation expected to help authorities evaluate its effectiveness and refine its outcomes.
These areas have been identified as being particularly affected by speeding and inattentive driving, highlighting speed camera projects designed to address these issues.
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