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The National Chairman of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), Ben Amoabeng says vehicles will go through strict scanning before they commute from their stations.
He explains that the council has received a gauge that detects the fitness of a vehicle hence it would be easier to determine which cars to be on the roads.
Ben Amoateng says vehicles which fail to pass the fitness test at the stations will not be allowed to operate.
According to him, these are measures to ensure smooth safety on the road during the Easter festivities.
The Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) disclose that about 540 motor accident deaths were recorded in first quarter of 2011.
But the national chairman of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating council, Ben Amoabeng was optimistic that the strict measures have been taken to reduce the accidents on the roads.
Meanwhile, the deputy Minister of Health, Rojo Mettle Nunoo has reminded the general public of cholera prevention during the Easter festivities.
He says the public should be mindful of the use of food vendors, toilet facilities and safe washing practices.
Rojo Mettle-Nunoo says the Ministry has lost count of the number of lives lost hence people should be cautious in this festive season.
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