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Ghana's roads are about to get a whole lot smarter, but how will this tech affect your daily commute?

The Road Safety Commission plans to expand digital traffic enforcement using the Traffitech project. Digital cameras will be deployed on major roads to detect offences like speeding - reducing the need for manual police patrols.

Okada is here to stay, but will new regulations make it safer or just change the game for commuters?

The NRSA acknowledges okada as a recognized mode of transport in Ghana. Abraham Amaliba stated the government aims to regulate okada for safety via the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - popularly known as the Okada Law. The law includes new provisions on vehicle safety standards.

New regulations are coming for okada riders - but will these rules actually make the roads safer?

Okada riders will soon be required to join unions and use approved safety gear, according to the NRSA's Abraham Amaliba. The new regulations aim to improve accountability and road safety. Unions will be responsible for members' conduct, and riders must use approved helmets.

Why is the NRSA deploying tripods to accident-prone areas, and will this new strategy actually improve road safety?

The NRSA will deploy tripod-mounted speed monitoring equipment to police regions to reduce accidents. Director-General Amaliba says the cameras will target accident 'blackspots'. The initial rollout is limited, but more units are expected.

A new road safety policy will soon require drivers to arrange for towing much faster - or else what?

The NRSA says drivers must arrange towing within 30 minutes in city centers under a new policy accompanying the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Abraham Amaliba says vehicle owners will subscribe to towing services, like insurance. Discussions are underway with insurance companies.

What changes are coming to Ghana's roads with the new Okada Law, and who will be most affected?

JoyNews' The Law discussed the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - also known as the Okada Law. The law legalizes commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles. The Road Safety Commission's Director General, Abraham Amaliba, provided insights.

What changes are coming to Ghana's roads with the new Okada Law, and who will benefit from the new regulations?

JoyNews' "The Law" will discuss the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - also known as the Okada Law. The law legalizes motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for commercial use once it is assented to by the President.

A rice-laden tricycle's brake failure led to a crash - but who is in critical condition, and what does it mean for.

A tricycle crash at Hwidem-Agogo road has left one person in critical condition. The tricycle, carrying rice, experienced brake failure and collided with a Voxy car. The injured individual is reportedly the rice owner.

BMW Club Ghana supports traffic police - but what vital need are they addressing?

BMW Club Ghana donated safety equipment to the Police MTTD. They also provided health screening for traffic police officers. The donation aims to improve road safety for officers on duty.

A fatal collision near Tuobodom has claimed lives, but what caused this tragedy on the Kintampo Highway?

A head-on collision at Tuobodom on the Kintampo Highway has resulted in two deaths. The crash involved an Opel Astra and a minibus. Investigations are underway following the accident.

How will the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange expansion affect your commute on the Accra-Tema Motorway?

The Ghana Highway Authority will adjust traffic flow on the Accra-Tema Motorway at the Tetteh Quarshie interchange starting March 14, 2026. Northbound traffic will be diverted, with the southbound carriageway reconfigured. The adjustments will last approximately four months during construction.

The World Bank's MD is visiting Ghana - but what crucial discussions will shape the nation's future?

World Bank Group MD Paschal Donohoe will visit Ghana and Liberia from March 15-20, 2026. He will meet with Presidents Mahama and Boakai to discuss job creation, electricity access, and economic governance. The visit highlights the World Bank's support for Ghana's recovery.