In Ghana, something as simple as crossing the road often results in the instant - but probably unintentional - dismemberment of at least a couple of previously uselful limbs. These zones are often demarcated by a small obscure sign indicating the result of such a risky and life threatening manouvre. Of course, the risk comes entirely down to the owner of the limbs in question, and by law, a driver is not required to stop and assist in such an event. It is in fact not uncommon for a driver to reverse back over the victim one more time, only to perform a brief ceremonial dance - involving petrol and a naked flame
The reason for such a high rate of limb loss comes down to the way in which a Ghanaian passes their drivers competency test. Typically this involves underhanding 50 cedi to the instructor while taking them out to a traditional lunch of fufu, accompanied by a bottomless glass of the local brew - "Club".
