Tipper truck drivers warned over careless driving

The Chiefs and people of Tinkong in the Akuapem North District have threatened to erect speed ramps on the Tinkong-Amanfrom road if the tipper truck drivers continue to drive carelessly in the area.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency at Tinkong on Saturday, the Nkosuohene of Tinkong, Nana Peprah, expressed concern about the careless manner the tipper truck drivers’ drive through the town.

He said due to the dry weather, the speeding vehicles create a lot of dust, which makes it difficult for other road users to safely use the road.

Nana Peprah said more often, the trucks which is used to transport sand, speed in the middle of the road forcing other vehicles to park and give way to the trucks..

He said most of the truck  drivers do not belong to any union where a complaint could be lodged.

Nana Peprah threatened that if the situation continues, the people would have no option than to create speed ramps on the road to compel the drivers to drive carefully when they got to the community.

Source: GNA