Street Sense Organisation has presented 1,000 specialised reflective vests to the Ghana Police Service to enhance the visibility and safety of personnel deployed to manage traffic on the country's roads. The donation was made in Accra on October 1, 2026, as part of the organisation's support for the Police Service's Traffic Technology (TRAFFITECH GH) initiative. This initiative aims to reduce casualties involving traffic personnel, particularly at night when visibility is limited.
The National Coordinator of Street Sense Organisation, Mr Samson Oddoye, stated that the donation was part of the organisation's continued efforts to support the Ghana Police Service, particularly the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), in promoting road safety. Street Sense is a local non-governmental organisation that promotes safe driving behaviour and works with the National Road Safety Authority to educate the public and support post-crash care.
Mr Oddoye explained that the organisation had made similar donations to the Police Service in the past. The reflective colours and directional markings on the vests were selected to improve the visibility of traffic personnel. The orange colour provides high visibility, while the yellow and white markings complement road markings. He stressed that road safety requires the participation of motorists, pedestrians, and other road users, urging them to remain alert.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, received the donation on behalf of the Police Service and expressed appreciation to Street Sense for supporting the MTTD with the reflective vests. He disclosed that more than 3,000 police personnel are deployed daily across the country to manage traffic, making visibility important for their safety. The IGP explained that traffic officers are exposed to harsh weather conditions and risks from motorists while performing their duties.
Mr Yohuno noted that the donation was timely as the Police Service prepared to roll out TRAFFITECH GH on November 1, 2026, to improve traffic management and enforcement. He urged motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to drive cautiously, avoid speeding, and remain attentive to other road users. The IGP also appealed to the media to help intensify public education on road safety and communicate the need for motorists to comply with traffic regulations.
Dr Opoku Ware Ampomah, a former Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, emphasised that road safety should be a concern for the entire society and not the Police Service alone. He disclosed that Ghana recorded almost 2,950 deaths from road traffic crashes last year, while about 14,700 people sustained injuries. Dr Ampomah noted that many victims were people in their productive years, including breadwinners.
Dr Ampomah stressed that the consequences of road crashes extend beyond victims to families and urged all road users to obey traffic regulations and work collectively to ensure safer roads. He encouraged every road user to ensure that every journey ends safely. The donation of reflective vests is a significant step towards enhancing road safety in Ghana, and stakeholders are hopeful that it will contribute to reducing the number of road traffic crashes and related casualties.
Key points
- Street Sense Organisation donates 1,000 reflective vests to Ghana Police Service to enhance visibility and safety of personnel managing traffic.
- The donation aims to support the Police Service's Traffic Technology (TRAFFITECH GH) initiative and reduce casualties involving traffic personnel.
- Ghana recorded almost 2,950 deaths from road traffic crashes last year, with about 14,700 people sustaining injuries.
