Stakeholders call for strengthening of child restraint laws to reduce road crashes [Video]

Children are dying in road crashes, and most of these deaths could have been avoided if child restraint systems were in place.

Child restraint systems are designed to protect children during vehicle transport and include car seats, booster seats, and other types of safety seats specifically tailored for children based on their age, weight, and height.

These systems ensure that children are securely fastened and properly positioned to minimise the risk of injury in the event of a collision.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), road crash accidents are the leading killer of children worldwide.

The situation in Ghana is no different. Statistics from 2022 reveal that 341 children were killed, representing 13.7% of total crash deaths in the country.

Road traffic fatalities from January to March this year among people aged 18 and below stand at 58, representing 10% of road traffic fatalities. The age group with the …