By Michael Pepsin Avorgah
Aflao (V/R), June 26, GNA-The Ketu Divisional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service in the Volta Region has intensified enforcement of road traffic regulations, impounding 58 motorbikes for various offences during a special operation across the division.
The exercise, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Mr Alfred Kudah, Ketu Divisional Police Commander, targeted common violations among motorbike riders, including riding without crash helmets, use of unregistered motorbikes, absence of side mirrors, and carrying more than one pillion rider.
The operation also uncovered the use of unapproved lights on some motorbikes, which the Police said posed danger to other road users. These were immediately removed on the spot, while the riders would still be arraigned before court for the other offences.
The Command further cautioned that the use of unapproved lighting systems, sirens and the practice of driving on road shoulders were offences not limited to motorbike riders alone but extended to other categories of vehicles, warning that such acts would be dealt with accordingly.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, ACP Kudah said the rising cases of motorbike crashes in the area had become a major concern for the Police Command, necessitating strict enforcement of road safety regulations.
He said the operation formed part of efforts to reduce the increasing rate of motorbike-related accidents within the Ketu South Municipality.
“The rate at which motorbike accidents are increasing is worrying, and we cannot remain unconcerned. That is why we are intensifying enforcement to ensure compliance,” he said.
He disclosed that riders and individuals who claimed ownership of the impounded motorbikes had been processed and would appear before the Tokor Circuit Court on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 0800 hours.
ACP Kudah urged all riders and motorists to adhere strictly to road traffic laws to safeguard their lives and those of other road users.
He added that the exercise would be sustained, with similar operations expected to be carried out at least once every two weeks until there was significant improvement in compliance.
The Police Command reiterated its commitment to ensuring road safety and called on the public to support the initiative by complying with all traffic regulations.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah.Kenneth Odeng Adade