{"id":16154,"date":"2026-03-16T09:17:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=16154"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:17:28","slug":"new-road-traffic-law-requires-drivers-to-arrange-towing-within-30-minutes-nrsa-boss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=16154","title":{"rendered":"New Road Traffic Law requires drivers to arrange towing within 30 minutes \u2013 NRSA Boss"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mobile-menu\">\n<div class=\"mobile-header\"><i class=\"fa fa-search\"><\/i><button class=\"icon icon--transparent navbar-toggler navbar-toggler-icon\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#navbarNavDropdown\" aria-controls=\"navbarNavDropdown\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Toggle navigation\"><\/button>The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority, Abraham Amaliba, has revealed that drivers whose vehicles break down in major city centres 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.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sbwrap\">\n<div class=\"mjo-body\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid nopadding position-relative\">\n<div class=\"container article-body\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-8\">\n<div id=\"article-text\" class=\"mt-3 article-text\">\n<p>Speaking on<strong>\u00a0JoyNews<\/strong>&#8216;<strong>The Law<\/strong>\u00a0on Sunday, March 15, Dr. Amaliba explained 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.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the policy is aimed at preventing broken-down vehicles from causing traffic congestion and road hazards, particularly in busy urban areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf your car breaks down in the city centre, within 30 minutes you must call your towing company,\u201d he said. \u201cThe law is going to make it mandatory for every car owner to subscribe to a towing company or through an insurance company.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He explained that motorists will register with a towing provider or an insurance company that offers towing services, ensuring assistance can be deployed quickly when vehicles develop faults on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Amaliba indicated that discussions have already been held with the National Insurance Commission, and many insurance companies are preparing to provide towing services as part of their packages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve had discussions with the NIC boss, and she says the insurance companies are ready. Some have already acquired towing vehicles,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>The NRSA Director-General added that although the policy may appear new to the public, preparations have been ongoing behind the scenes to ensure a smooth rollout once the legislation takes full effect.<\/p>\n<p>The policy forms part of broader reforms contained in the amended road traffic law, which also introduces new safety and regulatory measures on Ghana\u2019s roads.<\/p>\n<p>The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, widely known as the Okada Law, seeks to modernise Ghana\u2019s transport regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Once assented to by John Dramani Mahama and officially gazetted, the law will legalise the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for passenger transport, while also updating the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683).<\/p>\n<p>The amendments further introduce new alcohol limits for drivers, enhanced vehicle safety standards, and additional regulations aimed at improving safety and organisation within Ghana\u2019s transport sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority, Abraham Amaliba, has revealed that drivers whose vehicles break down in major city centres 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. 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