By Emmanuel Akayeti
The Upper East Regional Branch of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), as part of their mandate of curtailing road accidents before, during and after the Christmas festivities, has put in place innovative measures, termed Districts and Municipal Road Safety Task Force (RSTF).
This was disclosed by the Assistant Planning Manager of NRSA, Seth Wiredu in an interview with GBC URA Radio in Bolgatanga, Capital of the Upper East Region.
Mr. Wiredu said 5 out of the Road Safety Task Force are effective out of the 16 Districts and Municipalities.
He said members of RSTF visit the various Bus Terminals in the Districts and Municipalities for pre-departure checks and field trip inspection on vehicles before they begin their roads.
He added that they equally do what is known as passenger empowerment. Likewise, passengers are equally advised not to instigate drivers to move fast or pass comments that will frustrate the driver while the bus is in motion.
Mr. Wiredu said in case of unwarranted or misbehaviour by any driver, passengers should report the driver and the vehicle number to the nearest MTTD Office.
He indicated that the NRSA is working in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service to ensure that carnage on our roads is minimised.