The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has raised concerns about the issuance of driving licenses to minors, highlighting the significant risks this poses to road safety in Ghana.The Public Relations Officer of National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Pearl Adusu Sateckla in an interview with Peace FM News emphasized the importance of ensuring that only individuals who meet the legal age and possess the requisite skills are granted licenses.Her comments were prompted by a recent tragic incident involving Erald Amoako the son of Bishop Salifu Amoako who was involved in an accident in East Legon that resulted in two fatalities.The High Court in Accra granted bail to Bishop Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, parents of Erald Amoako, whose actions resulted in the crash that claimed two lives at East Legon.A third accused person, Linda Bempah, described by prosecution as a sales assistant at Lilo stitches which belongs to the brother of the suspect, has also been granted bail.Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako who are parents of the suspect driver were arrested by the police on Tuesday and put before the court on Wednesday and have been charged with permitting an unlicensed person to drive.Pearl Adusu Sateckla underscores the need for stricter adherence to driving regulations to enhance road safety and prevent similar occurrences in the future.She stressed that driving is not only about controlling a vehicle but also about demonstrating responsibility, maturity and the ability to navigate complex and often unpredictable road conditions and granting licenses to individuals, especially minors who lack these critical attributes, increases the risk of accidents and endangers public safety.The NRSA's caution also underscores the broader responsibility of both families and society to instill a sense of road safety from a young age.
Parents and guardians play a key role in ensuring that children understand the dangers of irresponsible driving and follow the law.
Schools and community initiatives can also help by offering education on road safety, so that minors grow up with a solid understanding of traffic regulations and responsible behavior on the road.She called for the enforcement of strict penalties for those who allow minors to drive illegally which will act as a deterrent and reinforce the message that road safety is a collective responsibility and ensuring that only qualified, trained individuals are granted licenses is a necessary step to reducing road accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
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