• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Photo Gallery
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Citi TV
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Infographics
  • Listen To CitiFM
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Infographics
  • Listen To CitiFM
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana
No Result
View All Result

Highways Authority to take action against pedestrians who cross the motorway

Farida YusifbyFarida Yusif
October 18, 2018
Reading Time: 2 mins read
ShareShareShareShare

Pedestrians and hawkers found crossing the Accra Tema Motorway indiscriminately would be arrested and prosecuted.

According to the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA), the increasing number of accidents on the stretch is as a result of these acts, hence the need to arrest and prosecute offenders.

[contextly_sidebar id=”ZihX6EVx0IEt7oul7Q8e2wEAAzAE3nMv”]In an interview with Citi News, Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Ghana Highways Authority, Diana Seade, said the Authority will collaborate with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service to bring sanity on the road.

“We have always had this collaboration with them, it has been MTTD and us for a long time now, making sure that the right things are done on our road. We want the people to know that we are out to get them for the wrong thing they have been doing,” she said.

About 60% of road crashes on major national highways in Accra, were recorded on the N1 highway.

This is according to the first AMA Road Safety Report, analyzing data from 2011 to 2015.

Some other revelations made in the report showed that the highest number of crashes during this period was recorded in 2015, with 2,979 crashes, a 40.6% increase from the number recorded in 2014.


Almost 90% of road fatalities in the observation period were pedestrians, motorcycle riders and cyclists—the most vulnerable road users.

Pedestrians constituted about 70% of all fatalities, motorcyclists (drivers and passengers) about 14%, and cyclists about 2%

In July, a road user met his untimely death at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange opposite the Ernest Chemist Head office, when he was knocked down by a Toyota Camry with registration number GE – 7224-17.

The impact of the hit severed the body of the unidentified man into two halves.

Notwithstanding the risks, many pedestrians keep crossing the wide highway. Some of them told Citinewsroom they are left with no option although there are safer points they could cross from.

–

By: Farida Yusif/citinewsroom.com/Ghana

ShareTweetSendSend
Previous Post

3 CSOs join forces to fight corruption in police service

Next Post

NABCO recruits attended pass out ceremony voluntarily – Anyass

Related Posts

Top Stories

Sissala West: Ghana, Burkina Faso security agencies on manhunt for suspected terrorists

September 28, 2023
News

Three suspects arrested for breaching Data Protection laws

September 28, 2023
Health

Refund illegal dialysis fees to affected patients – Minority to Korle-Bu

September 28, 2023
News

TEWU, other university unions give govt two-week ultimatum to restore allowances

September 28, 2023

Adongo: NIB too important to collapse, govt must restructure balance sheet

September 28, 2023
General

SKY Girls Ghana poised to impact more girls across Ghana

September 28, 2023
Next Post

NABCO recruits attended pass out ceremony voluntarily – Anyass

TOP STORIES

Sissala West: Ghana, Burkina Faso security agencies on manhunt for suspected terrorists

September 28, 2023

Refund illegal dialysis fees to affected patients – Minority to Korle-Bu

September 28, 2023

GFA elections in limbo as court adjourns case to October 12

September 28, 2023
Load More
ADVERTISEMENT
Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana

CitiNewsroom.com is Ghana's leading news website that delivers high quality innovative, alternative news that challenges the status quo.

Archives

Download App

Download

Download

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Photo Gallery
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Citi TV

© 2023 All Rights Reserved Citi Newsroom.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Infographics
  • Listen To CitiFM
  • Videos

© 2023 All Rights Reserved Citi Newsroom.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT