The Deputy Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, says road safety education and the introduction of speed cameras are helping to reduce road accidents in the country.
Speaking on Plan B FM’s EBAANOSEN, hosted by Ohene Kinnah, Mr Amoah said the initiatives are aimed at educating drivers on the dangers of over-speeding and encouraging compliance with road traffic regulations.
He indicated that some drivers had been engaged through the education campaign and expressed the belief that road accidents had reduced since the initiative began.
According to him, the measures are also helping to strengthen compliance with road traffic regulations and promote responsible driving among motorists.
To illustrate the effectiveness of speed cameras, Mr Amoah recounted an experience in which he was captured speeding but initially denied the offence.
He said he was subsequently shown footage from the camera, which proved that he had exceeded the prescribed speed limit.
Mr Amoah said the experience demonstrated how the technology could support the enforcement of speed limits and discourage motorists from violating traffic regulations.
He clarified that the cameras are designed to capture speeding offences, adding that their use, alongside sustained road safety education, could contribute to improving driver behaviour and reducing road accidents.
He stressed the importance of educating motorists and enforcing traffic regulations as part of efforts to make Ghana’s roads safer.
By: Patience Amonoo
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