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) in Ghana, Kwame Kodua Attuahene, revealed that speeding and inattentive driving are responsible for nearly 60% of road fatalities in the country. Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile, Mr Attuahene emphasized that these two behaviors remain significant concerns for road safety and will be addressed by the newly introduced automated traffic enforcement system.

He noted that speed management has always been a central focus of the NRSA's work and that the agency plans to employ various interventions to enhance road safety. However, Mr Attuahene cautioned that the success of similar projects in other countries cannot be assumed to translate directly to Ghana, as their effectiveness is contingent upon local social, political, and economic contexts.

While acknowledging the achievements of state-led automated traffic enforcement initiatives in other jurisdictions, he stressed the importance of tailoring regulatory design and implementation to the specific circumstances of Ghana. The NRSA's system is currently in an early stage of implementation, and data collected from its operation will be used to assess its effectiveness and refine its outcomes.

According to Mr Attuahene, areas such as Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Central regions are particularly affected by speeding and inattentive driving, which are identified as major road safety challenges targeted by the speed camera projects.