Drivers urged to use their seat belts

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Banana 11 years ago

Use of seat belt in cars must be compulsory and made into law...The police should not 'urge' drivers; the police should seek legal authority to back them to enforce it...where i live, it is compulsory. The police will arrest ...
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Use of seat belt in cars must be compulsory and made into law...The police should not 'urge' drivers; the police should seek legal authority to back them to enforce it...where i live, it is compulsory. The police will arrest you if u, the driver, and your passengers have not buckled up...studies have proved that you are more likely to survive or incur minor injuries if you put on your seat belt...again, where i live, if i dont buckle up and im arrested, i will have to cough up $150...so let everybody buckle up...it saves lives
max france. 11 years ago

Oh my brother your comment is very good but will those f***k police do the right thing by arresting the frauders or they will take some monnies from them and let them go free. MMTU police constable will build a mansion ...
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Oh my brother your comment is very good but will those f***k police do the right thing by arresting the frauders or they will take some monnies from them and let them go free. MMTU police constable will build a mansion through seat belt arrest
CHARCOAL SELLER. 11 years ago

Great advice from MTTU, urging drivers to buckle up is common courtesy that's accorded to the driving public in any civilized society, too often some of us tend to beat up on ourselves unnecessarily.

I have lived in forei ...
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Great advice from MTTU, urging drivers to buckle up is common courtesy that's accorded to the driving public in any civilized society, too often some of us tend to beat up on ourselves unnecessarily.

I have lived in foreign countries where drivers were constantly reminded to buckle up, even though seat belt laws were in effect for many years, it's a matter of courtesy, and the notion that repetition is the best form of education.

In addition to seat belt law, the MTTU should implement another law requiring motorists to turn on their head lights when rain is falling, during foggy conditions, or situations where visibility is limited, automobiles with one functioning headlight at night also adds to road saftey issues.

Some of the issues raised here are very legitimate, since I've been in Ghana, I have had several people ask me to teach them how to drive, each time I would tell them to first get a driver's manual and learn the rules of the road before getting behind the wheel, and I never hear from them again.
Peace 11 years ago

How can DVLA register a car when it's biggest safety component is missing. So what happens to all the vehicles you are registering without seat belts prior to the September dead line. I totally supports Banana's comment. Make ...
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How can DVLA register a car when it's biggest safety component is missing. So what happens to all the vehicles you are registering without seat belts prior to the September dead line. I totally supports Banana's comment. Make it a law and enforce it by arresting culprits instead of urging. We have a long way to go as the police might not effect any arrest by rather use it to collect their 1GHc daily illegal sales
k frimpong 11 years ago

that is the best practice and failure to wear it should attract a fine

that is the best practice and failure to wear it should attract a fine
ebo smith,dortmund 11 years ago

driving school

driving school
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

What gets longer when pulled, fits between breasts, inserts neatly in a hole, and works best when jerked?
A Seatbelt

What gets longer when pulled, fits between breasts, inserts neatly in a hole, and works best when jerked?
A Seatbelt
OBOATANTO 11 years ago

WHENEVER ONE TRAVELS TO GHANA AND PUTS ON A SEAT BELT SOME LOCAL FOLKS THINK ONE PROBABLY WANTS TO SHOW OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES AND A FEW FRIENDS WHO LIVE OUTSIDE GHANA HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED SAME. IT'S SAD. ...
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WHENEVER ONE TRAVELS TO GHANA AND PUTS ON A SEAT BELT SOME LOCAL FOLKS THINK ONE PROBABLY WANTS TO SHOW OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES AND A FEW FRIENDS WHO LIVE OUTSIDE GHANA HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED SAME. IT'S SAD. OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS NEED EDUCATION TO INCULCATE THIS ALL IMPORTANT HABIT.
Solomon Dormenyo Quist 11 years ago

Is it necessary to enforce this when common sense dictates so. What is really happening in Ghana. I could not help but marvel at the assertion of pedestrians who claimed that they preferred to cross the George Bush Highway a ...
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Is it necessary to enforce this when common sense dictates so. What is really happening in Ghana. I could not help but marvel at the assertion of pedestrians who claimed that they preferred to cross the George Bush Highway at any point rather than the pedestrian crossings that are often far away from their destinations.
DONDOLI 11 years ago

Ghana Police should give themselfs repect by not enforcing Laws that the paliament knows about.
If there is a Law saying you cant drive without wearing your seat belts why are the police warning drivers for. Why are they not ...
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Ghana Police should give themselfs repect by not enforcing Laws that the paliament knows about.
If there is a Law saying you cant drive without wearing your seat belts why are the police warning drivers for. Why are they not arresting them instead of talking rubbish.

There is no Law saying you should wear a seat belts in Cars and lorries. The police should do things only under the Law.

JB Osei-Brown 11 years ago

I cannot believe we have sooo.. many IDIOTS occupying top positions in Ghana!

How can a whole Regional Minister 'urge' drivers to use seat belts, when he could advise govt/parliament to make it a law?

I tell you what: a ...
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I cannot believe we have sooo.. many IDIOTS occupying top positions in Ghana!

How can a whole Regional Minister 'urge' drivers to use seat belts, when he could advise govt/parliament to make it a law?

I tell you what: after being fined twice each time 40 Euros (more than GHS 120 each time) for not using my seat belt - the FIRST thing I do these days before I start my car to fasten my seat belt.

And before I move the vehicle, I make sure my wife and children all have fastened the seat belts because I will have to pay the fined if stopped by the police.
TK KOMAKOMA T.O> COM 11 years ago

some ghanaian drivers doesnt know the benefit of wearing seat belts some even seen u wearing it will call u [;too know or Ayesem] I THINK ITS ABOUT TIME POLICE start enforcing IT cos it saves life.

some ghanaian drivers doesnt know the benefit of wearing seat belts some even seen u wearing it will call u [;too know or Ayesem] I THINK ITS ABOUT TIME POLICE start enforcing IT cos it saves life.
MENSAH. 11 years ago

I am wondering if the girl who got drawn with CASTRO,buckled up in a seat belt,since we are told,she had no safety jacket on?
That,I believe might have prompted these traffic officials to alert drivers on the importance of u ...
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I am wondering if the girl who got drawn with CASTRO,buckled up in a seat belt,since we are told,she had no safety jacket on?
That,I believe might have prompted these traffic officials to alert drivers on the importance of using the seat belt.
In Africa,as a whole,ignorance kills us too much.It's been a serious disease for us since time immemorial.
It should be always a must,to put on seat belt before you turn on your engine.
Check the passengers to make sure if they are also buckled up.
I THINK,IT SHOULD BE A LAW IN AFRICA,AS A WHOLE.
The officials should be charged first,to set them as scapegoats,so they would be compelled to enforced the law.
AKWAPIMBA,LAS PALMAS DE G.C., SPAIN 11 years ago

-BY LAW.THE POLICE FOR MOTOR TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT UNIT TO CHECK.VERY IMPORTANT

-BY LAW.THE POLICE FOR MOTOR TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT UNIT TO CHECK.VERY IMPORTANT

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