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President John Dramani Mahama, has urged drivers to avoid reckless driving to prevent accidents on the roads during the Christmas season. He said it was crucial for drivers to avoid speeding or driving under the influence of alcohol to save lives and property. President Mahama made the call at the President's annual Christmas Party for selected school children at the Castle Gardens, Osu in Accra last week. As usual, the pupils were feted to food and drinks and presented with assorted gift items. The President advised passengers, including children to speak up against reckless driving or the flouting of traffic regulations. That, he said, was crucial to prevent accidents and the consequent injuries and loss of lives. The President said often when the police deployed officers on the road, drivers complained that they were being harassed. Rather, he said, the police were on the road to enforce traffic regulations and support the police to prevent accidents. Accident rates in Ghana go up during Christmas seasons due mainly to reckless driving.