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National Road Safety Authority

National Road Safety Authority — government agency issuing safety advisories and implementing enforcement reforms to reduce road crashes and fatalities in Ghana.

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April 2026
30 AprJoy 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

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AVSF warns of surge in road crashes affecting nearly 90 people weekly

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The Accident Victims Support Foundation has raised concerns over an increase in road traffic crashes across Ghana, reporting that nearly 90 people have been affected by road accidents within the past week. The Foundation cited recent incidents including crashes at Bukom, Nkenkensu and Shiashie, and called for stronger road safety measures and coordinated action from state institutions, transport operators and road users.

31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

AVSF warns of surge in road crashes affecting nearly 90 people weekly
The Accident Victims Support Foundation has raised concerns over an increase in road traffic crashes across Ghana, reporting that nearly 90 people have been affected by road accidents within the past week. The Foundation cited recent incidents including crashes at Bukom, Nkenkensu and Shiashie, and called for stronger road safety measures and coordinated action from state institutions, transport operators and road users.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Ghana's children unsafe during daily school commutes
A law student describes witnessing a five-year-old child transported unsafely on a motorbike to school, and notes that despite Ghana's constitutional protections and the Children's Act, many poor families lack safe transportation options while wealthier families can afford protected commutes.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

Lawyer sues DVLA, NIC over Toyota Voxy registration and licensing
A road safety advocate has filed a lawsuit at an Accra High Court against the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority and the National Insurance Company over the registration, licensing, and insuring of Toyota Voxy vehicles in Ghana, citing rising fatality rates and safety concerns that prompted the National Road Safety Authority to investigate the vehicles.
27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 24 July

Accra pedestrians ignore footbridges despite road safety risk
Many pedestrians in Accra continue to cross busy highways without using footbridges constructed at strategic locations, instead dodging traffic despite the infrastructure being available. Road traffic crashes remain a leading cause of injury and death, with pedestrians among the most vulnerable road users in Ghana.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Road crashes claim lives daily; Ghana needs urgent safety action
Ghana's road crashes are driven by speeding, driver indiscipline, disregard for traffic regulations, and distracted driving, according to the National Road Safety Authority Director-General. Road safety advocates warn that without decisive intervention, preventable deaths will continue to rise as vehicle numbers increase.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 15 July

Pruride cycling event returns for seventh edition in Accra
Ghana's premier urban cycling event, Pruride, will return for its seventh edition with a 30km fun ride on August 22 and an elite race on September 6, featuring male cyclists competing over 112km and female cyclists over 62km, with the overall winner receiving GHS15,000.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Teacher fills potholes for 16 years to prevent road accidents
A Physical Education and Health teacher at Jachie-Pramso Senior High School has voluntarily repaired potholes along the Mankranso-Tepa-Sunyani road for 16 years using his own resources, motivated by witnessing road crashes he believes could have been prevented by better road conditions.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

NRSA to roll out vehicle towing and tech enforcement reforms
The National Road Safety Authority Director-General announced reforms to reduce road crashes and fatalities, including mandatory vehicle towing, nationwide rollout of a technology-driven traffic enforcement system, intensified public education, helmet enforcement, and appointing Regional Ministers and local chief executives as Road Safety Ambassadors. The measures are set to begin implementation next year as part of a strategy to address the rising number of deaths on Ghana's roads.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

Ghana's public transport needs stronger regulation and safer fleets
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's public transport system is inefficient—with rush-hour trips from the University of Ghana to the Central Business District taking over an hour instead of fifteen minutes—and requires stronger regulation, safer fleets, transparent fares, and disciplined implementation to become reliable and sustainable.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 18 June

Fleet maintenance standards and road safety enforcement questioned
An engineer raises concerns about frequent breakdowns of heavy-duty vehicles, coaches and buses on Ghana's highways, questioning whether fleet maintenance standards are being followed and who is responsible for enforcing compliance. Breakdowns create economic costs and safety risks for transport operators, passengers, businesses and other road users.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 17 June

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →