The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has launched a 'Road Safety Code of Practice for Political Activities' to help in reducing deaths during the campaign season. It serves as a guide for politicians, parties and their supporters to promote safety on the road as they prepare for the December elections. This follows a trend of high deaths that are recorded during election years due to the disregard for road traffic rules and regulations by political parties in the heat of election campaigns. According to the Director-General of the Authority, David Osafo Adonteng, the code requires designated persons within the leadership of political parties to ensure that all vehicles are in good condition before they are allowed to be on the road, including ensuring that only professionally qualified drivers handle roadworthy vehicles. He has made a strong call for the political parties to mainstream the code of practice in their election campaign strategies to help reduce deaths in this year's election season.