The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has announced plans to meet with the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to address the growing issue of street hawking and unauthorized roadside trading across the country.
The decision comes in response to rising complaints from commercial transport operators, who say the proliferation of trading activities along roadsides is disrupting traffic and threatening their livelihoods. Some operators have even threatened to halt services if the issue is not addressed.
NRSA’s Head of Communication, Pearl Adusu, confirmed that a formal request for a meeting has been sent to the IGP. The goal, she explained, is to strengthen collaboration with the police to enforce road traffic laws and reduce the risks associated with trading on roadways.
“We’ve sent a letter to the new IGP and will be discussing these concerns with him. As the primary law enforcement body, the police have our full support in cracking down on roadside trading and ensuring adherence to traffic regulations,” she said.
Adusu added that the NRSA is open to supporting any additional enforcement strategies proposed by the police to reduce the increasing number of road crashes linked to such activities.
The meeting is part of broader efforts to restore order on Ghana’s roads and enhance public safety.
