The Ghana Police Service’s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has disclosed that it has successfully obtained convictions for around 3,000 traffic offenders.
The convictions were obtained between January and October 2023, according to the MTTD.
The action it described has contributed to a notable decrease in traffic fatalities and accidents.
The Director for Research and Education at the MTTD, Chief Superintendent Alexander Obeng, speaking to the media at the launch of the National Road Safety Authority “Stop speeding-Stay Alive” road safety Christmas campaign on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, said 12 individuals are serving jail terms, while fines imposed on others significantly contribute to the country’s revenue.
He expressed optimism that the punitive measures will contribute to behavioural change.
He stated that the success chalked was achieved through Operation PAILES (Police Anti-Insecure Loading Enforcement Strategy) and Police Invisible Eyes.
He further disclosed that the Police Action Against Rider Indiscipline (OPERATION PAARI) contributes to the significant decline in motorcycle-related deaths as offenders are sensitized and issued warning letters.
“In this process January to October this year, we can report that in all our efforts about 2, 705 offenders when they were put before court were convicted. So far, 12 are in jail and the court imposed varying fines on all and so far it has accrued into the state coffers a total fine of GH¢1,988,219. We hope this will go a long way to deter those who are bold to repeat such behaviours and deter those who intend to start for the first time,” he said.
“Last year, we had 811 deaths by October…it has reduced to 751. One death is one too many so if the population is increasing and this introduction is also yielding positive results it’s natural that we are happy with it,” he said.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
