The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in Ghana has announced plans to introduce a compulsory towing regime for vehicle owners. This initiative aims to prevent broken-down vehicles from remaining on roads and creating additional safety risks. The regime is expected to begin next year. Director-General of the NRSA, Abraham Amaliba, disclosed this information during an engagement with commercial transport operators in Accra. The goal is to ensure that vehicle owners have arrangements in place for the removal of disabled vehicles from the road.
Under the proposed system, motorists will be able to access towing services when their vehicles break down instead of leaving them on the road for extended periods. This will help reduce the risk of accidents and obstruction of traffic. The NRSA noted that public education is currently being undertaken ahead of implementation to ensure a smooth rollout. Vehicle owners will be required to subscribe to a towing company or an insurance company that offers towing services.
The NRSA is also working on a digital platform that will bring towing operators together and help motorists locate available towing services. This platform is expected to make it easier for vehicle owners to find and access towing services when needed. The Authority believes that this initiative will significantly improve road safety in Ghana.
The announcement comes as the NRSA intensifies road-safety engagements ahead of the Christmas season. The Authority has been meeting drivers and transport union leaders at major commercial terminals to discuss speeding, discipline, road markings, vehicle breakdowns, and other road-safety concerns. These engagements aim to reduce the risk of accidents during the festive season.
The compulsory towing regime is part of the NRSA's efforts to enhance road safety in Ghana. The Authority has been working to address various road safety concerns, including speeding, reckless driving, and vehicle breakdowns. By introducing this regime, the NRSA hopes to reduce the number of accidents caused by broken-down vehicles.
According to the NRSA, the compulsory towing regime will help reduce the risk of accidents and save lives. The Authority is confident that this initiative will be effective in improving road safety in Ghana. The regime is expected to be implemented nationwide, and vehicle owners are advised to prepare for the new requirements.
The NRSA has urged vehicle owners to cooperate with the new regime and ensure that they have arrangements in place for the removal of broken-down vehicles. The Authority is committed to ensuring that the implementation of the compulsory towing regime is smooth and effective. Vehicle owners are encouraged to subscribe to towing services or insurance companies that offer towing services to avoid any inconvenience.
Key points
- The National Road Safety Authority in Ghana to introduce a compulsory towing regime for vehicle owners to enhance road safety.
- Vehicle owners will be required to subscribe to a towing company or an insurance company that offers towing services.
- The NRSA is working on a digital platform to help motorists locate available towing services.
