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National Road Safety Authority

National Road Safety Authority — government agency that investigates vehicle safety, issues road safety advisories, and tracks crash statistics in Ghana.

2026-04-302026-06-18
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has recorded a decline in road traffic crashes in March 2026, crediting the improvement to intensified public education campaigns conducted in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Servic …

    Road traffic crashes decline by 1.9% in March – NRSA
Society

NRSA seeks white paper on Voxy vehicle safety concerns

The News

The National Road Safety Authority established a Technical Working Committee to investigate the Toyota Voxy, a right-hand-drive Japanese domestic market vehicle that has become notorious across Ghana's road network for safety incidents. The TWC found that Voxys were manufactured for Japanese conditions only, all models are right-hand-drive despite Ghana's ban on RHD imports, and production has ceased.

17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

  1. NRSA seeks white paper on Voxy vehicle safety concerns

    The National Road Safety Authority established a Technical Working Committee to investigate the Toyota Voxy, a right-hand-drive Japanese domestic market vehicle that has become notorious across Ghana's road network for safety incidents. The TWC found that Voxys were manufactured for Japanese conditions only, all models are right-hand-drive despite Ghana's ban on RHD imports, and production has ceased.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Bus plunges into ravine in Ethiopia, kills 31 people

    An overcrowded passenger bus veered off a mountain road in northern Ethiopia's Amhara region and plunged into a deep ravine early Monday, killing at least 31 people and injuring 33 others. Delayed emergency response due to lack of ambulance services in the rural area complicated rescue operations.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. NRSA warns of road hazards during rainy season

    The National Road Safety Authority has issued a safety advisory following widespread flooding on major roads caused by recent heavy rainfall in Ghana, urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise heightened caution. The NRSA warns that rainy weather increases risks of road traffic crashes and fatalities, and advises drivers to avoid flooded roads and ensure vehicles are in proper working order.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NRSA urges caution on roads during rainy season flooding

    The National Road Safety Authority has warned motorists, pedestrians, and passengers to exercise extra caution following heavy downpours that have flooded major roads across Accra and the country. The Authority advised drivers to maintain roadworthy vehicles and avoid driving through flooded roads, noting that as little as six inches of water can cause a vehicle to lose traction or suffer engine damage.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Road Safety Authority advises caution during rainy season

    The National Road Safety Authority has urged motorists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians in the Volta Region to exercise greater caution during the rainy season, citing wet road surfaces, poor visibility, flooding, and reduced vehicle control as hazards that increase crash risks. The authority advised drivers to reduce speed, maintain safe distances, and ensure vehicles are in good condition.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Driving Schools Association urges mandatory training to cut road crashes

    Ghana's National Association of Driving Schools is calling for mandatory driver training and stricter enforcement of road safety regulations to reduce road accidents and fatalities. The Association's General Secretary cited human factors as a major cause of crashes and referenced existing laws requiring refresher training during licence renewal and court-ordered remedial training.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Okada riders urged to meet requirements before new law enforcement

    Ghana's Legal Resources Centre has called on commercial motorcycle riders to regularise their operations ahead of implementation of amended Road Traffic Regulations legalising Okada services under strict conditions. Riders must obtain valid licences, medical fitness certificates, insurance coverage, and join certified transport unions to comply with the new legal framework.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline

    As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Olibest, TotalEnergies launch youth road safety programme

    The Olibest Road Safety Organisation and TotalEnergies Foundation have launched the VIA Safe Mobility for All Young People programme in Kumasi to promote road safety and protect children's lives through education, behavioural change, and training student ambassadors to identify risks and raise awareness in their communities.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Outdoor advertisers call for halt to median sign demolitions

    The Outdoor Advertisers Association has petitioned the government to suspend demolitions of median advertising signs, arguing a total ban could destroy businesses and cost jobs. The group is calling for "smart regulation" instead, noting that members have invested millions of cedis in signage infrastructure supporting a value chain of welders, printers, graphic designers and installers.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Road traffic crashes decline 1.9% in March 2026

    Ghana's National Road Safety Authority reports that crash cases fell to 1,195 in March 2026 from 1,218 in March 2025, with fatalities dropping 9.8% to 229. The Authority credits the improvement to intensified public education campaigns conducted with the Ghana Police Service ahead of Easter festivities.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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