The leadership of the Commercial National Motor Riders Union (CNMRU) has teamed up with the Motor Traffic and Transport Directorate of the Ghana Police Service to intensify road safety education and enforcement among commercial motorcycle riders in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.

The joint exercise represents a significant step by the union to promote internal discipline and improve public confidence in commercial motorcycle operations.

It reflects a shift towards self-regulation, as the union takes responsibility for the conduct of its members amid ongoing safety concerns.

The National Public Relations Officer of the CNMRU, Setsoafia Quarshie Pascal, stressed that adherence to road safety rules is mandatory. “Compliance is not optional,” he stated, urging riders to strictly observe regulations to safeguard lives and property.

He added that union executives at regional, zonal and branch levels have been tasked not only with educating members but also enforcing discipline and reporting violations.

Chairperson of the union’s Disciplinary Committee, David Teye, reinforced this position, noting that offenders would not be shielded.

“We will not protect anyone who disregards the rules. Our credibility depends on the discipline of our members,” he said, emphasising the need for riders to take responsibility for their actions to build trust with the public.

Supported by officers, including Superintendent Olivia Turkson and ASP Paul Nkrumah, the operation saw unregistered motorcycles impounded and sanctions issued to riders without approved safety helmets.

The collaboration between the union and the police is being viewed as a model for strengthening compliance within the transport sector.

The initiative comes at a critical time following the passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, which formally legalised commercial motorcycle operations in Ghana. While the law has legitimised the sector, it has also heightened scrutiny due to rising accident figures.

Data from the National Road Safety Authority indicates that 2,673 people lost their lives in road crashes between January and November 2025, with commercial motorcyclists identified as a significant contributor to these fatalities.

In response, the CNMRU says it is stepping up efforts to promote safer riding practices and reduce accidents across the country.