Gov't to introduce dedicated traffic signs for motor riders- Transport Minister

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe, has said Ghana’s transport sector requires continuous improvement, particularly in road safety infrastructure and implementation, following the legalisation of commercial motorcycle operations.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, December 22, Mr Nikpe noted that the lack of dedicated traffic signs and signals for motorcyclists has long posed a challenge. He said that with commercial motorcycle operations now legal, government plans to introduce new road safety measures, including specialised traffic signs and upgraded traffic lights, to enhance safety for all road users.
“The transport sector needs improvement on a daily basis. We do not have dedicated traffic signs for motor riders, but now that we have legalised their operations, going forward we are going to see some changes, including the kind of traffic lights we will be installing at various points,” he said.

Mr Nikpe stressed that improving road safety goes beyond infrastructure to include discipline and effective law enforcement. Drawing a comparison with neighbouring Togo, he said differences in road safety outcomes are largely the result of stricter enforcement and greater adherence to traffic regulations.

He called for a coordinated approach involving the Ministries of Transport, Local Government, Interior, and Roads and Highways to ensure stricter enforcement of traffic laws. As part of efforts to instil discipline, the Minister indicated that sanctions such as vehicle impoundment and the withdrawal of drivers’ licences would be applied to offenders.

According to Mr. Nikpe, the combined measures are aimed at improving discipline on the roads, reducing accidents, and creating a safer transport environment as reforms in the sector continue.