Some commercial drivers have raised concerns over what they describe as persistent extortion by certain police officers on Ghana’s roads, calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and enhanced road safety education.
Speaking on Joy Prime on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, David Agboado, said that instead of properly educating motorists and enforcing traffic regulations, some officers allegedly collect money from offenders, a practice he believes undermines road safety efforts.
According to him, “Taking bribes from drivers with broken windscreens or those driving recklessly does not address the root causes of road accidents.”
Mr. Agboado noted that drivers are often threatened with court action, forcing many to pay money on the spot to avoid prosecution.
He said this practice “has made some motorists bold and unafraid of the law.”
He also criticised what he described as selective enforcement, pointing out that while drivers are quickly arrested, roadside hawkers who occupy pavements, bus stops, and streets are often left unattended.
He mentioned Madina, Ashaiman, Kasoa, and parts of Accra Central as areas where street trading continues to pose significant risks to road users.
Mr. Agboado further recalled a recent drivers’ demonstration that led to government intervention, but said the measures implemented were short-lived.
He stressed that road traffic laws apply to everyone and called for renewed discipline among all road users.
He is also advocating for mandatory road safety classes for offending drivers, rather than the immediate imposition of fines.
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