Parliament approves road traffic amendment bill to legalise okada; strengthen safety rules

Parliament has approved the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, officially legalising the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, a move the government says will sanitise the transport sector and enhance road safety.

The bill, passed on Wednesday, December 10, also revises Ghana’s legal alcohol limit for drivers and introduces tighter penalties aimed at reducing drunk-driving incidents.

Explaining the purpose of the amendment on the floor of Parliament, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, said the changes are intended to bring order to a sector that has long operated with gaps in regulation.

Source: www.myjoyonline.com

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