During the
first-half of the year, the Central Region recorded a decline in fatality
(death) figures by 20% over the same period last year. However the set target
of 10.5% Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) was exceeded by 33%
and 65%respectively.
Last year three lives were lost during the celebration of Fetu Afahye that involved and MTN official and Cape Coast Polytechnic graduate.
This was contained in a Press Release by the National Road Safety Commission in the Central Region as part of their preparation for Fetu Afahye.
The
National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) extends its best wishes to all road
users this Afahye promoting best road safety practices for a successful celebration.
Road safety
remains a developmental issue with consequences on our health, tourism, regional
image and most of all our growth and poverty reduction efforts. It thus
requires a multi sectoral approach and stakeholder involvement to force a
reduction in fatalities.
In
recent past, during Afahye, there is a lot of driver indiscipline, passenger
indifference and pedestrian jaywalking which have resulted in fatal motor
crashes. We all need to be law – abiding and halt this unfortunate trend. We
have a responsibility towards a successful Afahye celebration and safe road
use.
To
make the 10.5% KSI target a reality, the Commission is amongst others:
a) Scaling up outreach and sensitization on Seatbelt usage, Alcohol
and drug abuse, Passenger and Pedestrian safety.
b) Empowering passengers and pedestrians with safety awareness
messages in the media.
c) Visiting transport terminals to ascertain level of
compliance with road safety standards and guidelines.
Road
safety is a shared and collective responsibility.
Happy
Afahye to us all!!!!!
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