The Head of Corporate Affairs at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Pearl Simbiat Wiredu, has cautioned motorists against the deliberate disregard of road signs and speed limits, warning that non-compliance remains a major driver of avoidable road crashes across the country.
Her admonition comes in the wake of a planned nationwide strike announced by major commercial transport operators, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), set for Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Transport unions are protesting against the mounting menace of illegal trading activities at designated bus stops and the ongoing implementation of automated TRAFFITECH traffic fines.
Addressing the issues on Rainbow Radio’s flagship news programme, Nyankonton Mu Nsem, Ms Wiredu stressed that the core mandate of the Authority centres on working alongside relevant stakeholders to ensure that all road safety mechanisms function seamlessly to protect lives and properties.
She expressed deep worry over the persistent trend where drivers blatantly ignore critical traffic regulations and directional signals, a habit she said heavily undermines institutional efforts aimed at restoring sanity on the highways.
“It is deeply concerning that many drivers choose to ignore simple traffic rules and road signs once they hit the road. During driver training, every motorist is taught the specific speed limits suitable for different stretches of road. Unfortunately, the moment some drivers acquire their licences, they throw these fundamental safety rules out of the window,” she stated.
While emphasizing that ensuring safety on the roads requires collective effort from all Ghanaians, Ms Wiredu charged state agencies directly responsible for infrastructure management to step up to their duties.
She specifically called on the Department of Urban Roads and the Ghana Highway Authority to urgently ensure that clear, standard road signs and safety installations are erected across urban routes and highways nationwide.
“Road safety is undoubtedly a shared responsibility, but institutions tasked with specific mandates must live up to expectations. When state agencies fulfil their obligations effectively, it creates a safer environment for every road user,” Ms Wiredu added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
