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National Road Safety Authority

National Road Safety Authority — Ghana's agency enforcing road safety regulations, managing vehicle removal and auctions, and coordinating traffic enforcement efforts.

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October 2026
31 OctJoy Online
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has urged the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service to arrest and prosecute pedestrians who fail to use designated footbridges, as part of efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities. …
NRSA urges police to arrest pedestrians who fail to use footbridges
26 OctJoy Online
… Their analysis draws on sources including the National Road Safety Authority, the Ghana Highway Authority, the World Health Organisation and earlier studies. …
Ghana’s road deaths demand urgent action, researchers warn
26 OctDaily Guide
… He also acknowledged the contributions of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ghana Education Service (GES), Ghana Police Service, local assemblies, school heads and teachers. …
Nana Kwaku Boateng Wins National VIA Finals
25 OctJoy Online
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in the Bono Region has lauded the quality of work on the Sunyani-Inner Ring Road Project, being funded by the government’s “Big Push” Road Infrastructure programme. …
NRSA praises Sunyani inner ring road project, raises concern over tricycle speeding
22 OctDaily Guide
… The sensitisation workshop, held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, brought together officials of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), the Ghana Police Service’s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to educate GPRTU …
GPRTU Drivers Schooled On Automated Traffic Enforcement
16 OctJoy Online
The Public Relations Officer of the True Drivers Union, Yaw Barimah, has cast doubt on the ability of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to implement its new road traffic regulations on November 1, insisting the date will have to be rescheduled. …
True Drivers Union questions readiness for implementation of new Road Traffic Regulations from November 1
14 OctJoy Online
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has assured motorists who have not subscribed to the mandatory towing service that any surplus from the auction of their vehicles will be refunded to them after the cost of towing has been deducted, provided they can be traced. …
NRSA to refund surplus from auctioned vehicles of non-subscribers after deducting towing costs
14 OctJoy Online
… ACP Obeng made the disclosure at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). …
Police to arrest motorists who use pedestrian footbridges – ACP Obeng
14 OctJoy Online
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has warned that vehicles belonging to drivers who fail to subscribe to the mandatory towing service could be auctioned if the Authority removes them from the road and the owners fail to pay the re …
NRSA to auction vehicles of non-subscribers who fail to pay towing charges within 21 days
13 OctJoy Online
… This can result in road crashes and road congestion,” he said The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has confirmed that most traffic lights along the corridor are non-functional, highlighting its attendant consequences. …
Dark Signals: The death trap of non-functioning traffic lights along Asokwa-Aputuogya Road

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NRSA calls for arrest of pedestrians ignoring footbridges

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The National Road Safety Authority has urged Ghana's police to arrest and prosecute pedestrians who fail to use designated footbridges, with its director-general stating that strict enforcement of road traffic regulations is necessary for pedestrian safety at locations where footbridges exist. The call was made during the launch of the Safe Crossing, Safe Lives campaign in Greater Accra, targeting high-risk areas including Adentan, Madina, Lapaz and Weija.

5 hours ago · Joy Online →

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NRSA calls for arrest of pedestrians ignoring footbridges
The National Road Safety Authority has urged Ghana's police to arrest and prosecute pedestrians who fail to use designated footbridges, with its director-general stating that strict enforcement of road traffic regulations is necessary for pedestrian safety at locations where footbridges exist. The call was made during the launch of the Safe Crossing, Safe Lives campaign in Greater Accra, targeting high-risk areas including Adentan, Madina, Lapaz and Weija.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Researchers warn Ghana's road deaths require coordinated systemic action
Researchers Enock Aninakwah and Isaac Aninakwah call for coordinated action to reduce road deaths in Ghana, citing unsafe road conditions, dangerous driving, and enforcement weaknesses. Their analysis of road traffic fatalities from 1991 to 2024 identifies more than 46,000 deaths between 1991 and 2018, and 2,494 deaths in 2024, attributing the crisis to interconnected systemic failures requiring sustained improvements in road infrastructure, vehicle safety, and emergency response.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Kwaku Boateng Basic School wins national road safety competition
Nana Kwaku Boateng Basic School in Koforidua won the 2026 VIA Safe Mobility for All Young People Programme national finals with a score of 83.63 points, beating seven other schools to claim a €4,000 prize. The competition featured student road safety ambassadors presenting solutions to traffic-related risks among young people.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 25 October

NRSA praises Sunyani inner ring road, warns tricycle speeding
The National Road Safety Authority has commended the quality of the 9.2-kilometre Sunyani Inner Ring Road Project, funded under the government's "Big Push" programme, but expressed concern about tricycle riders speeding on the asphalted sections. The project has spurred small-scale business development along the route, with 2.5 kilometres already asphalted and completion expected within two years.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

GPRTU drivers trained on automated enforcement system
Commercial drivers under the Ghana Private Road Transport Union in the Ashanti Region received training on the new automated traffic enforcement system and revised road traffic regulations from authorities including the National Road Safety Authority, Ghana Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department, and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority to improve road safety and reduce crashes.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 16 October

Union leader questions NRSA readiness for November traffic regulations
The Public Relations Officer of the True Drivers Union has cast doubt on the National Road Safety Authority's ability to implement new road traffic regulations on November 1, saying the Authority is being selective in enforcement and the date should be rescheduled. He argues that regulations affecting traders should be enforced alongside those affecting drivers, and questions the availability of mandatory rest facilities required under the new rules.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

NRSA to refund vehicle auction surplus minus towing costs
The National Road Safety Authority will refund any surplus from auctioned vehicles of non-subscribers after deducting towing costs, provided owners can be traced. The authority will give owners 21 days to claim vehicles using registration records before proceeding to auction.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Police to arrest motorists using pedestrian footbridges
The Ghana Police Service will deploy officers to monitor and arrest motorists who use pedestrian footbridges, according to ACP Alexander Obeng. The move aims to enforce road safety regulations, ensure footbridges serve their intended purpose for pedestrians, and address persistent hawking on the structures, which the Police say has been hindered by political interference.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NRSA warns it will auction vehicles if towing charges unpaid
The National Road Safety Authority's Director-General Abraham Amaliba warned that vehicles removed from the road due to breakdown in dangerous locations will be auctioned if owners fail to pay resulting towing charges within 21 days of contact through the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

Only 14 of 95 traffic lights work on Kumasi's busiest road
The Asokwa-Aputuogya Road in Kumasi Metropolis has 95 traffic lights mounted at eight major intersections, but a field assessment found only 14 functioning. The non-functioning traffic lights pose a road safety risk and have already contributed to 20 deaths at some intersections.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

Speeding tipper truck kills two Ekumfi basic school students
Two final-year students of Ekumfi Obidan-Potwabin Basic School in the Central Region were killed when a speeding tipper truck struck them on Tuesday afternoon as they returned home from voluntary classes organised during the nationwide teachers' strike. A third student sustained severe injuries and is in critical condition.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

VIP Jeoun Service opens Ho terminal, expands regional network
VIP Jeoun Service has opened a new terminal in Ho to provide passenger transport services to Accra and Kumasi, as part of expansion efforts driven by passenger demand. The company, which started 17 years ago with one Kumasi-Accra route, now operates about 85 destinations across Ghana and plans to extend services to other towns in the Volta and Oti regions.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Aayalolo buses not speeding on new contra-flow lanes
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive has assured commuters that Aayalolo buses operating on newly introduced contra-flow lanes are not speeding, with drivers receiving special training to ensure passenger safety. Safety was a major consideration in planning and implementation, with involvement from transport, security and road safety agencies.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NRSA calls MTTD to enforce against unregulated street drivers
The National Road Safety Authority's Director-General has urged the Motor Traffic and Transport Department to intensify enforcement against commercial drivers operating outside recognised transport terminals and unions, who he said pose a challenge to effective self-regulation in the transport sector.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NRSA plans separate registration system for commercial Okada riders
The National Road Safety Authority proposes to issue distinct registration and number plates for commercial motorcycle riders, requiring them to belong to a recognised union or company before obtaining registration and licensing, separating them from private motorcycle users.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

Police trains teams for October Traffitech-GH rollout
The Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department has conducted training for selected personnel and public-sector stakeholders ahead of the nationwide operationalisation of the Traffitech-GH road traffic enforcement system on October 1, 2026. The training covered the system's operations, new Road Traffic Regulations, automated offences and fines, and the process for contesting automated traffic offences.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 17 September

GCB Bank promotes motorcycle safety in Accra CBD
GCB Bank employees launched the Helmet On, Life On Campaign to promote responsible motorcycle use among commercial riders and passengers across Accra's central business district, reaching over 500 riders through road safety education and training workshops in collaboration with the NRSA and MTTD.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Transport Minister flags rising road deaths as national emergency
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe said 2,954 people died in road crashes in 2025, the highest in over two decades, with crashes up 31.6 per cent between 2021 and 2025, calling for stronger stakeholder collaboration to reverse the trend.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 14 September

12-year-old crash survivor appeals for help after losing both legs
Angelina Stickings, 12, lost both legs and her father in the August 13, 2026 Ofankor-Pokuase crash that killed 12 people. Now receiving treatment at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, she is appealing for public support to fund her recovery and prosthetic limbs so she can return to school.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

GPRTU opposes vehicle auctions after 21-day holding period
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union is calling for a review of a provision in the Road Traffic Regulations 2026 that allows authorities to auction broken-down vehicles left at designated holding areas for 21 days. The union supports immediate removal of broken-down vehicles from roads but argues owners should be allowed to reclaim their vehicles after paying towing and storage fees, rather than having them auctioned.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Ghana introduces revised road traffic laws for motorists, taxis, enforcement
Ghana is rolling out updated road traffic regulations covering commercial motorcycles and tricycles, vehicle licensing, driver requirements, road safety, and digital traffic enforcement. The new framework, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025 and Road Traffic Regulations 2026 with 247 regulations, replaces 2012 rules and is being disseminated by the Transport Ministry with the NRSA, DVLA, and police.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Ghana auctions abandoned vehicles under new road safety rules
The National Road Safety Authority warns that vehicles abandoned on roads will face auction under new regulations requiring owners to subscribe to towing services or obtain insurance with towing cover. Motorists must have disabled vehicles immediately towed and must place warning triangles, removing previous grace periods for breakdowns.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

GOC inaugurates planning committee for Tour du Ghana 2026
The Ghana Olympic Committee has launched a Central Planning Committee chaired by Kobena Mensah Woyome to organise the Tour du Ghana 2026, with members from the GOC, Ghana Cycling Federation, National Sports Authority, and other agencies. The GOC President said the event aims to promote cycling and inspire youth participation in the sport.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 7 September

Somoco launches road safety campaign through 2026
Somoco Ghana Limited, the authorised distributor of Bajaj Automobiles, has launched its 2026 'Safe Journey' Road Safety Campaign in partnership with the National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Ministry of Transport and Ghana Police Service. The campaign will focus on motorcycle and tricycle users through rider education, road-safety awareness, training, licensing support and promotion of protective equipment until December 2026.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Somoco Ghana launches 2026 road safety campaign for riders
Somoco Ghana Limited, the authorised distributor of Bajaj Automobiles, has launched its "Safe Journey" 2026 Road Safety Campaign in partnership with the National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Ministry of Transport and Ghana Police Service. The campaign, running until December 2026, focuses on promoting safer road use and responsible riding for motorcycle and tricycle users through rider education, safety awareness, training, licensing support, and promotion of helmets and protective equipment.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 5 September

Tano South Assembly plans speed ramps on major highways
The Tano South Municipality in the Ahafo Region has approved construction of speed ramps along high-speed corridors in Bechem, Techimantia, and Dwomoh to address road safety hazards caused by excessive speeding. The assembly is also cracking down on unauthorized revenue checkpoints to improve municipal tax collection.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Transport Minister calls on okada riders to train and wear protective gear
Ghana's Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe urged prospective commercial motorcycle, tricycle and quadricycle riders to undergo proper training, obtain licences and wear protective gear. He stressed that riding ability alone does not qualify someone for commercial operation, and that riders must comply with road traffic regulations and respect road signs.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

PRURide 2026 Elite cyclists to compete for GHS 15,000 prize
The 7th edition of PRURide will take place on 6 September 2026 at Borteyman Highway, with male elite cyclists covering 112km and female cyclists covering 67.2km. Winners in each category will receive GH¢15,000, with prize money also awarded to finishers placing 2nd through 10th and special category winners.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Somoco Ghana launches road safety campaign through December 2026
Somoco Ghana Limited, authorized distributor of Bajaj Automobiles, has launched its "Safe Journey" 2026 Road Safety Campaign in partnership with the National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Ministry of Transport, and Ghana Police Service. The initiative focuses on motorcycle and tricycle safety through rider education, training, licensing support via a Somoco Riding Academy, and promotion of helmets and protective gear.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government moving to legalize and regulate commercial motorcycle operations
The Commercial National Motor Riders Union has defended the government against allegations that it abandoned commercial motorbike riders after the 2024 elections, citing a technical committee established to research regulation, a stakeholder delegation's study visit to Rwanda, and a regulatory bill laid before Parliament.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →