National Road Safety Authority — Ghana's road safety regulator deploying digital enforcement systems and conducting safety campaigns for motorcycle and tricycle operators.
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Abraham Amaliba, the Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has outlined a series of reforms the Authority is undertaking to reduce road crashes and fatalities across the country. …
NRSA Director-General outlines reforms to reduce road carnageBusiness & Financial Times
… The expanded mandate of the National Road Safety Authority provides an opportunity to bring stronger discipline into the sector. …
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… Regulators must be better coordinated The DVLA and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) have important roles to play. …
Fleet maintenance and road safety: Who is enforcing compliance?The Chronicle
… TECHNICAL WORKING COMMITTEE (TWC) Public outcry on the mess and havoc being wrecked on innocent and ignorant citizenry by these voxy vehicles culminated in the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) setting up a Committee to delve into the technical history amongst others of these …
NRSA/MoT, Where Is The “White Paper” On Voxy?Joy Online
… Ghana recently recorded its deadliest year on the road in over three decades, with the National Road Safety Authority reporting a record 2,949 fatalities in 2025. …
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The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued a safety advisory following reports of widespread flooding on major roads in the capital and other parts of the country, caused by recent heavy downpours. …
NRSA warns motorists and pedestrians of increased road hazards amid heavy rainfallJoy Online
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has urged motorists, pedestrians and passengers to exercise extra caution on the roads following recent heavy downpours that have flooded major roads in parts of Accra and across the country. …
National Road Safety Authority urges road users to exercise caution during rainy seasonJoy Online
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has urged motorists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians in the Volta Region to exercise greater caution during the rainy season to help reduce road crashes and save lives. …
Road Safety Authority urges caution as rains increase crash risksJoy Online
… The Association’s appeal follows concerns raised by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), which identified human factors as a major cause of road crashes and deaths recorded nationwide during a media engagement on April 7, 2026. …
Driving Schools Association pushes for mandatory driver training to reduce road crashesJoy Online
… Mr Dennis Yeribu, Deputy Director for Planning and Programming at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), said formalising the sector was necessary to enhance safety, accountability and efficiency in the emerging transport sub-sector. …
‘Okada’ riders should prepare for implementation of new law – Legal Resources CentreTransport 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.
9 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
9 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
Hakeem Jason Adamu, founder and CEO of Furniture Fie Ltd and CMP Network Ghana Limited, has secured a nomination in the Architecture category for the 2026 Forty Under 40 Awards Ghana. His ventures span furniture retail, real estate, media production, and hospitality, with a focus on youth employment and local economic development.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The World Bank's 10th Ghana Economic Update report reveals that traffic injuries cost an estimated 2.1 percent of GDP annually, with crash hotspots concentrated on 2.65 percent of urban roads and 4.37 percent of rural roads, and urges the government to prioritize road safety as a macroeconomic and fiscal concern.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Road Safety Authority will deploy Traffictech, a technology-based system using cameras and monitoring devices at strategic locations to identify and apprehend traffic offenders automatically, replacing manual enforcement methods. The authority also plans to introduce a mandatory towing system to reduce crashes caused by broken-down vehicles, expected to roll out in 2027.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana plans to replace manual roadside traffic checks with a digital system by September 2026 that will detect more than 47 traffic offences using cameras, handheld devices and radar systems, with evidence reviewed centrally before electronic notices are sent to offenders. The move aims to modernise enforcement and reduce direct interactions between motorists and police, following Ghana's record 2,949 road deaths in 2025.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's National Road Safety Authority is sensitising commercial motorbike and tricycle operators in the Upper East Region on new regulations (Legislative Instrument 2519) that came into force in 2026, including requirements for operators to join recognised unions and mandatory helmet use to reduce crashes and fatalities.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah called for stronger implementation of road safety measures as motorcycle use expands across Africa, emphasizing that Ghana's Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025 requires proper enforcement, rider training, safety standards, and public education. He stressed that helmets must meet required safety standards and provide genuine protection, not merely appear protective.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies and road safety stakeholders to promote responsible motorcycle use and reduce road fatalities, noting that 1,345 people lost their lives in road crashes in Ghana in 2025 and motorcycles account for about 35 per cent of road deaths across Africa.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Road Safety Authority reported 2,949 road crash deaths in 2025, an 18.2% increase over 2024 and the highest toll in 35 years. Heavy-duty vehicles including fuel tankers, dump trucks, and trailers are central to the crisis, with Ghana's fatality rate of nearly 26 deaths per 100,000 people exceeding both WHO African regional and global averages.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Commercial drivers in Kumasi welcomed Parliament's December 2025 passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, which introduces new provisions on alcohol limits, motorcycle commercial use, and safety equipment, but called on authorities to intensify public education and ensure strict enforcement. Union leaders expressed concern that drivers were not informed about the law's provisions before passage and warned the amendments could be ignored without proper stakeholder engagement and implementation.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is facing a mounting road accident crisis, with 4,899 crashes causing 1,009 deaths and 5,982 injuries between January and April 2026. The DVLA board chairman identifies poor road infrastructure, inadequate safety features, and corruption in enforcement as contributing factors.
19 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana recorded 14,743 road traffic crashes in 2025, resulting in 2,949 deaths and 16,714 injuries, with the crisis continuing in early 2026 when 4,899 crashes between January and April claimed 1,009 lives and injured 5,982 people. The DVLA board chairman attributes the problem to poor road infrastructure, inadequate maintenance and safety features, and corruption in enforcement institutions.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A driver educator argues that Ghana's road safety crisis requires preventive measures rather than post-crash responses, and that repeated road deaths have become normalized despite being unacceptable. The author disagrees with some enforcement approaches, including police harassment.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Road Safety Authority's Director of Regulations, Inspections and Compliance says motorists stopped by police during traffic interactions can record the encounter on mobile phones, and such recordings may be admissible as evidence in court to resolve disputes.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's new road traffic regulations introduce separate licensing regimes for private and commercial drivers, moving away from a single license system. The National Road Safety Authority says the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will issue distinct licenses for private drivers, commercial drivers, and commercial motorcycle riders, with training requirements emphasizing skills like customer service and passenger/goods transport obligations.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of CUTS International's West Africa Regional Centre has called on the government to treat road crashes as a public health emergency, citing more than 2,500 deaths last year and an average of eight daily fatalities that warrant the same urgent response applied to COVID-19.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' The Law programme discussed Ghana's new road traffic rules and their implications for motorists, pedestrians, transport operators, and law enforcement agencies, with guests from the National Road Safety Authority and CUTS International addressing enforcement measures and road safety improvements.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A multiple-vehicle collision involving two tipper trucks, two commercial buses, two saloon cars and an auto rickshaw on the Accra-Kumasi Highway at Ofankor in the Ga North Municipality killed 11 people and injured 13. Preliminary information suggested a stationary vehicle on the highway may have contributed to the crash, though investigations were ongoing.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →