By Amoako Kwame
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has revealed that drivers whose vehicles malfunction in major city spots will be required to arrange towing within 30 minutes under a new road safety policy expected to accompany the implementation of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Speaking on Joy News’ Law program on March 15, the NRSA boss, Dr. Amaliba, explained that the policy is aimed at preventing broken-down vehicles from causing traffic congestion and road hazards, particularly in busy urban locations.
He added that the policy will make it mandatory for every vehicle owner to subscribe to a towing service, similar to the way motorists already subscribe to insurance, to ensure compliance.
“If your car breaks down in the city centre, within 30 minutes you must call your towing company. The law is going to make it mandatory for every car owner to subscribe to a towing company or through an insurance company.”
Dr. Amaliba also revealed that stakeholder engagements with the National Insurance Commission have already been held, and many insurance companies are preparing to provide towing services as part of their packages.
The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, or “Okada Law,” is set to modernize Ghana’s transport sector by legalizing commercial motorcycles and tricycles for passenger transport upon presidential assent. The legislation, which updates the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), also introduces stricter driver alcohol limits and enhanced safety standards to improve road safety.
