Political parties have been urged to engage emergency service providers such as the Ambulance Service, Fire Service and the Police during their rallies to give assistance in cases of emergency. Mr. Elvis Gbesemete, Volta Regional Co-ordinator of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) made the call at a day’s seminar in Ho regarding accidents involving political activists. Mr. Gbesemete advised leaders of political parties not to use tipper trucks and cargo trucks in conveying their supports to and from rallies. The parties should also not hold rallies in the night, he recommended. Mr. Gbesemete advised drivers to be cautious when driving saying, "a mistake by a doctor causes the death of only one person but a mistake by a driver can cause the death of dozens of people". He said it would be necessary for political parties to check the alcohol levels of drivers they engage to convey their supporters to and from rallies. According to him, policemen with specific duties to check crime on the roads allegedly took over the duties of the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU), thereby creating inconveniences for both drivers and the travellers. He said measures have now been instituted to coordinate the activities of all Police units and that the MTTU was also restructured to perform its functions professionally. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the NRSC, the political parties and the various drivers' unions not to use cargo and tipper trucks during political campaigns this year. Source: GNA