GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LIMITED

DRIVING REGULATIONS

HANDBOOK
 GOLDEN STAR (WASSA) LIMITED

DRIVING REGULATIONS

1.0 PURPOSE
To ensure as far as practically possible, that the highest standard of safe driving is exhibited by all drivers,
both company and contractors.

2.0 SUMMARY
The regulations are to act as a rule for safe driving of company vehicles both in and out of company
premises. This regulation also affects private vehicles on the company concession.
Unsafe driving is one of the main contributing factors to accidents within the company and throughout the
nation in general.
It is intended that through these regulations driving related accidents will be minimized by providing a
straight-forward and practical set of regulations for all employees and contractors. Breach of these
regulations may result in disciplinary action.

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 3.0 REGULATIONS

3.1 GENERAL

All persons operating GSWL vehicle are subjected to the Ghanaian Road Traffic Regulations and all signs
governing road use both on and off the concession.

Drivers of company (GSWL) vehicle or equipment must be in possession of valid GSWL driving permit
for the vehicle or equipment being operated.

A valid Ghanaian drivers’ license is required to be held, with appropriate limitations by all company and
contractors drivers.

All person permitted to drive company vehicles shall possess a valid Ghanaian license which is not less
than a year old.

Drivers are responsible for the safe passenger conduct on board a vehicle as well as safe loading and
transportation of materials.

It is a (GSWL) requirement that any driver or passenger in a company vehicle must keep all parts of the
body inside the vehicle whilst in motion.

All vehicles and trucks must be fitted with seatbelts.

It is the driver’s responsibility to check that the vehicle or truck is in a safe, roadworthy condition before
using.

All vehicles must carry a warning triangle, towing rope and fire extinguisher and a First Aid Box.

All drivers and front seat passengers must put on their seat belts before moving.

Drivers approaching security check points at night should dim their head lights, or use parking lights, and
switch off the beacon light.

A daily vehicle and equipment inspection form must be filled at the beginning of each day.

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The maximum seating capacity of each vehicle must not be exceeded.

Front seat – 2 or 3 depending on design

Rear seats – 3
Fold down rear seats – 2
Buses – as indicated by design
Heavy equipment – as per available seats unless in the case of training

Note

Passengers should not ride in the buckets of vehicles. The buckets should be only used to transport load.
When transporting materials in the bucket of a truck, the load must be well secured.
Materials extending beyond the side of the bucket must be flagged with a red tape or materials.
Precautions must be taken to ensure that materials cannot be lost whiles the vehicle is in motion.
Passengers are not allowed to ride on towed equipment.
Headlights must always be used when driving in dusty or foggy conditions.
Rotating beacon lights should only be used in the mining areas but not in public roads unless in cases of
unsafe condition, for example the towing of oversized heavy equipment and emergencies situations.

3.2 SPEED LIMITS

Public Highways and Roads

Driving must be in accordance with posted speed limits and in accordance with road condition.

Motorways and First Class Roads have maximum limit of 100kph.

In Cities, Towns and Villages a speed limit of 50kph is enforced, unless otherwise post vehicles
operating speed must reflect road conditions in such a way that poor road conditions should require
reduced speed.

GSWL ROADS

Location Maximum Speed Limit

Mine sites access road 60kph
Tara Access road 60kph
Administration area 20kph
Between Mill and CIL 40kph
Pit Floors 20kph
Haul road 60kph
Tara Residential Area 40kph

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 4.0 DEFENSIVE DRIVING SKILLS

In all cases of driving behind another vehicle or truck, the Four-Second Rule should apply. This rule
ensures that there is at least four seconds traveling time between you and the vehicle in front.
To check whether you fall within this time limit, select a stationary object (sign post, tree etc) on the side
of road. Begin to count four seconds starting from the time the vehicle in front of you passes the stationary
structure selected.
If you reach the same selected stationary structure before four seconds are up, it will indicate that you are
close to the vehicle in front of you based on your speed and so will have to adjust the speed.

Breaking distance refers to the distance a vehicle will travel from the point where its brakes are fully
applied to when it comes to a complete stop. This is affected by the original speed of the vehicle, the type
of brake system in use and the coefficient of friction between its wheels and the road surface.

5.0 HAUL ROAD DRIVING

The following highlights the additional precautions light vehicle drivers must take whilst operating in
areas where large mobile equipment are active. Such heavy equipment exhibit different operating
characteristics (reduced visibility, increased stopping distance)

5.1 GENERAL

Normal public road driving rules apply e.g. drive the right; obey all road regulations, etc.
The maximum speed limit on the haul road is 60kph unless otherwise posted or instructed. The driver and
all passengers must wear seat belts, if fitted to vehicle.
Drivers must be aware of the reduced visibility of heavy equipment operators and the increased stopping
distance required by fully loaded haul trucks.

Areas or conditions where there is the need to switch on your beacon and headlights include:
I. At night
II. At dawn and dusk
III. Mist and foggy conditions
IV. In dusty areas
V. Haul roads
VI. Pits

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 5.2 OVERTAKING

Never overtake a moving haul truck unless the operator is alerted, visibility is sufficient and the road is
clear

Never overtake any vehicle on ramps whether ascending or descending

Before overtaking other vehicles and equipment ensure
The operator of the vehicle or equipment has been alerted
The visibility is sufficient and road is clear for overtaking
If it becomes necessary to overtake a stationary truck every effort should be made to do so on the driver’s
side where visibility is maximum.

5.3 DUSTY OR RAINY CONDITIONS

Reduce speed to ensure adequate breaking distance.

Pull off the road altogether if conditions are considered too dangerous for driving.
Never stop in a high traffic area.
Headlights must be used.

5.4 PIT RAMPS

Engage appropriate gear before descending ramps and remain in that gear until the descent is complete
Do not free wheel with the clutch disengaged or in neutral whilst descending.
Engage four wheel drive (4WD) if the road condition is wet either through rain or excessive dust
suppression or watering.
If unsure of the road condition, park the vehicle at a safe place and walk.
In any narrow area ascending equipment should be allowed to pass first.
NEVER force a truck to stop on a ramp.

5.5 IN-PIT PARKING

Never park within 40metres of active mining area

Never park within 40metres of any mobile equipment
Do not park in an area which is or could be used for
turning. Whenever possible park on the bench above
the truck working floor
During periods of reduced visibility leave the orange rotating beacon light activated.

When parking close to an already parked dump truck, always park to the right side of the truck
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 5.6 IN PIT-REVERSING

Dump trucks are to reverse clockwise into loading force. The only exception is where there is limited
space for reversing such as starting a new bench.

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 6.0 ROAD TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENT PENALTIES
INFRINGEMENT
MINOR VIOLATION:
Exceeding the posted speed limit by up to 8%
Failure to do vehicle inspection.
Misuse of turn signals and emergency flashing lights.
Carrying more people than seating provided.
Being at fault in an accident resulting in minor damage to
company property (Small Dent)
Unsafe parking (e.g. parking within 15m of a road Junction.
Failure to wear a seat belt where is provided.
Not maintaining a safe distance from the preceding vehicle.
Possessing, but not carrying a site driving permit.
MODERATE VIOLATION:
Exceeding the posted speed limit by 9% to 20%
Being at fault in an accident resulting in moderate damage to
company property (damage in excess of $500)
Operating a vehicle declared unsafe to operate.
Driving without attention to road conditions, working
environment, and people or vehicle traffic.
Discharging or picking up p a s s e n g e r s where prohibited
or in dangerous locations.
Instructing or permitting any person without a site driving
permit to drive or operate a vehicle, equipment or machine.
Ignoring the present of stop sign.
Failure to wear a seat belt where is provided.
SERIOUS VIOLATION:
Exceeding the posted speed limit by > 20 %
Being at fault in an accident resulting in major damage to
company property (>$5000)
Using mobile telephone without a hands-free attachment
while the vehicle is in motion
Carrying passengers in any vehicle not so designed i.e.
over loading, In the back of a pickup body
Overtaking another vehicle or equipment on a blind rise or
curve where the view of the road is restricted.
Driving under the influence of drugs which adversely
affect driving capabilities
Driving under the influence of alcohol, which may be detected,
at 0.02 mg/L of blood
Failure to report any accident regardless of how minor the
damage
Driving on site without having obtained the appropriate
on-site license
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PENALTIES
All minor violations should attract verbal
Cautions on the first offence and the names of all
violators should be entered into a database. If the same
person commits a second minor offence within 6 months,
the violator should be issued with a written warning and
banned from driving any company vehicle for a minimum
period of two weeks.
The suspended person should also be required to take a
written test on the Site Traffic Rules before their driving
privileges are restored. Any employee w h o commits 4
minor violations within a period of 12 months should be
issued with a final written warning.
All moderate violations should attract a 1-month
Suspension of driving privileges. A written warning should
be issued on the first moderate offence and if the same
person commits a second moderate violation within 6
months, the violator should be issued with a final written
warning.
The person should also be required to take a further written
test on the Site Traffic Rules before their driving privileges
are restored. Any employee who commits 3 moderate
violations within a period of 12 months should be
automatically discharged from the company. After a period
of 6 months, all moderate violations should be treated as a
minor violation.
All serious violations should attract a 3-month suspension
of driving privileges. A final written warning should be
issued on the first serious offence.
If the Loss Control Manager (or person acting in that role)
feels that the offence merits more serious disciplinary
action, they may convene a disciplinary committee to
investigate the matter. The Committee should be
constituted in line with the provisions in the
employment agreement governing the employee’s
employment contract with the company. The appropriate
disciplinary action, up to and including termination or
dismissal, should be taken against any employee found
guilty of serious violation.
Following the accident, the driver of the vehicle involved
will be automatically suspended from driving until the
investigation is completed
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 7.0 ROAD SIGNS

Purpose of Traffic Signs

Traffic signs are devices placed along, beside, or above a highway, roadway, pathway, or other route to
guide, warn and regulate flow of traffic, including motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other
travelers

Signs should be placed as necessary for safety and proper regulation of traffic. However the use of too
many signs in a given location may reduce the effectiveness of all the signs at that location

Signs, like any other traffic control device, must meet five fundamental requirements:
• Fulfill a need
• Command attention
• Convey a clear, simple meaning
• Command respect from travelers
• Give adequate time for proper response

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 SELECTED GHANAIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ROAD SIGNS

DANGER NO ENTRY SIGNAL LIGHTS AHEAD

UNSTEADY MATERIALS DEAD END TWO WAY STREET

ON THE ROAD

LEVEL CROSSING UNGUARDED RAILWAY CROSSROADS

WITH BARRIER AHEAD CROSSING

MANDATORY DIRECTION NO OVERTAKING TRAFFIC CIRCLE

OF TRAVEL AHEAD

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 PROHIBITED FOR ALL CUSTOMS CONTROL PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
VEHICLES

MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT DOMESTIC ANIMAL CATTLE CROSSING

KM/HOUR CROSSING

ONCOMING TRAFFIC HAS END OF SPEED PEDESTRIAN

A RIGHT OF WAY LIMIT CROSSWALK AHEAD

WILD ANIMAL MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT PARKING AREA

CROSSING
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 MANDATORY DIRECTION LOW FLYING AIRCRAFT ENTERING ONE –WAY
OF TRAVEL STREET

VEHICLE TRANSPORTING VEHICLE TRANSPORTING QUAY OR RIVER

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS BANK
PROHIBITED

NO BICYCLE ALLOWED MOTORCYCLES NO STOPPING AT

PROHIBITED ANYTIME

NO STOPPING NO BIKING AUTOS, MOTORCYCLES

PROHIBITED
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 PASSING PROHIBITED CHILDREN AHEAD NO PARKING (ON EITHER
SIDES OF THE ROAD)

CARRIAGE WAY NARROW CARRIAGE WAY NARROW CARRIAGE WAY NARROW

(BOTH SIDES) ON LEFT ON RIGHT

BICYCLE ONLY BICYCLE LANE CLOSE WARNING ROUND ABOUT

TO SIDE WALK

NO PEDESTRIANS PEDESTRIANS ONLY SPEED RUMP

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 PASS HERE ONLY END OF RESTRICTION END OF NO PASSING

NO VEHICLES NO VEHICLES PRIORITY OVER

OVER WIDTH OVER HEIGHT ONCOMING TRAFFIC

CROSS WIND SLIPPERY ROAD RAILROAD CROSSING

DANGEROUS UPWARD DANGEROUS DOWNWARD PRIORITY ROAD WHEN

SLOPE SLOPE ENTERING FROM RIGHT

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 RIGHT OF WAY ROAD WORKS MAXIMUM LOAD
ALLOWED

MAXIMUM LENGTH MAXIMUM WEIGHT NO SOUNDING

ALLOWED ALLOWED

MAXIMUM HEIGHT MAXIMUM WIDTH MAXIMUM LOAD

MANDATORY MINIMUM FALLING ROCKS AUTOMATIC LEVEL

SPEED LIMIT CROSSING

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 TWO TURNS FIRST TWO TURNS FIRST RIGHT TURN
TO THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT

LEFT TURN BUMPS DIVERSION

HIGHWAY END OF HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION SITE

DRAWBRIDGE AHEAD NO U-TURN LOW BRIDE HEIGHT

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