NRSA develops codes for political parties to reduce election-related crashes
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
GhanaWeb
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has introduced a 'Road Safety Code of Practice for Political Activities' aimed at reducing road-related fatalities during the campaign season. This code serves as a guideline for politicians, political parties, and their supporters to prioritize road safety as they prepare for the upcoming December elections. This initiative comes in response to the alarming trend of increased deaths during election years, often caused by political parties' disregard for road traffic rules and regulations during intense campaign activities. David Osafo Adonteng, the Director-General of NRSA, emphasized that the code mandates political party leaders to ensure that all vehicles used in campaigns are in proper condition and driven only by professionally qualified drivers. He urged political parties to integrate this code of practice into their campaign strategies to help reduce road fatalities during this year's election season.