Ghanaians on social media are commending the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, for his adherence to road traffic regulations.
A viral video shows the IGP’s Toyota Highlander coming to a halt at a red traffic light, with his entire entourage following suit.
“The IGP is in traffic. When the light turned red, he did not pass… he stopped with his entire convoy. A whole IGP… God bless the IGP,” the man who took the video can be heard saying.
As soon as the traffic light turned green, the IGP promptly resumed his journey.
According to Section 28 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (ACT 683), failure to adhere to the instructions provided by a traffic sign, including a traffic light, constitutes an offense. Offenders may face a summary conviction, with penalties of up to 100 penalty units or a maximum prison sentence of 6 months.
The regulations require road users to be ready to stop when the traffic light signals yellow, come to a halt when it turns red, and proceed when it displays green. However, it is often observed that law enforcement officers, including the police, do not consistently follow these regulations.