Respect police stops; they can save your life - drivers urged
Mr. Desmond Tublu, Assistant Manager of Hovis Driving School, Volta Regional Branch, urged drivers to cooperate with police during routine road checks in an interview with the Ghana News Agency. He stated that such interventions could help prevent accidents, detect vehicle faults, and save lives. Mr. Tublu advised motorists not to resist police officers if their vehicle had defects, required documents were not in order, or mandatory safety items were missing. He quoted, "Whether your papers are wrong, something is lacking, or your car has a problem, please stop. These checks can be for your safety, not harassment."
Mr. Tublu recounted an incident at Sogakope in the South Tongu District where a woman driving an unregistered vehicle ignored police instructions to stop. A police officer pursued her on a motorbike because thick smoke was billowing from her vehicle's bonnet. By the time she stopped, the vehicle had caught fire, and her fire extinguisher malfunctioned. The vehicle was completely destroyed, with only the woman's handbag salvaged. Mr. Tublu noted, "That stop could have saved her car if she had obeyed earlier." He encouraged motorists to ensure their vehicles are equipped with functional fire extinguishers and other mandatory safety items, and to prioritize regular vehicle maintenance and comply with road safety regulations.
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Drivers are being urged to cooperate with police during routine road checks in Ghana, as these interventions are crucial for preventing accidents
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