The Okada Riders Association has highlighted the importance of training in enhancing safety within the commercial motorcycle sector.

This comes in response to the recent proposal by the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, to amend the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 LI 2180, to permit only persons aged 25 and above to operate commercial motorcycles and tricycles as part of the government’s plans to improve safety and accountability in the sector.

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Speaking to Citi News, Public Relations Officer of the Okada Riders Association, Solomon Akpanaba, stressed that training is the key to promoting safety in the sector, rather than age limits.

“We have always said and will continue saying that if you want to bring discipline or reduce accidents drastically on the road, look at training, training of the rider. Let your focus be there, not age.

“That the 18-year-old guy, when he gets to the traffic light, when he is trained, he will know that between crossing the road because I am in a hurry and standing patiently for some two minutes before I go, which one more important.

“The 18-year-old guy given the training will know the right decision to take,” he said.By:Patricia Boateng