NRSA Warns Motorists of Camera-Based Traffic Enforcement as Road Crashes Rise in Upper East

By – Prosper Adaakai

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has urged motorists to comply with road traffic regulations, warning that camera-based enforcement under the Traffic Tech initiative will help identify and sanction drivers who violate road safety laws

Adelaide Nipaah Marfo, a Planning Manager at the National Road Safety Authority, said persistent non-compliance with traffic regulations remained a major concern in Ghana, particularly in the Upper East Region, where motorbike-related crashes continue to claim lives

Speaking on the Traffic Tech initiative, Marfo explained that the programme was developed through collaboration between the Ghana Police Service, the NRSA and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to strengthen enforcement and promote responsible road use

She said cameras had been installed along roads to monitor traffic situations and capture violations, including speeding, wrongful overtaking and failure by motorcyclists to wear helmets

According to her, the system records evidence of alleged traffic violations, including short video footage, which can be used to notify offenders and support the imposition of fines

Marfo said motorists who receive fines under the system are expected to pay within 14 working days, warning that failure to meet the deadline could attract additional charges

She added that the use of identification information, including the Ghana Card, would help authorities identify offenders and enforce compliance

The NRSA official further warned that persistent traffic offenders could face the revocation of their driving licences, depending on the applicable enforcement procedures, if they are deemed unfit to drive safely

She said the initiative was intended to discourage dangerous driving, strengthen accountability and improve road safety across the country

The initiative comes amid continuing concerns about road traffic crashes and fatalities, particularly those involving motorcycles in the Upper East Region, where motorcycles remain a major means of transportation for many residents

Marfo urged road users to observe traffic regulations and adopt responsible driving practices, stressing that compliance with road safety laws was essential to protecting lives

Source – gbcuraonline.com