The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is set to introduce a mandatory towing subscription policy for all vehicle owners, aimed at reducing the growing menace of abandoned vehicles on Ghana’s highways.
Managing Director of the NRSA, Abraham Amaliba, revealed the planned reform during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He said the measure would form part of a broader Legislative Instrument (L.I.) that will also include the long-anticipated legalisation of commercial motorbike operations, popularly known as Okada.
According to Amaliba, the new system will address the regulatory gap that has allowed vehicles to remain unattended on roads, particularly during peak hours, causing significant traffic and posing safety threats to road users.
“Every vehicle owner will now be required to subscribe to a towing or insurance company. The idea is that when your vehicle breaks down, you can immediately call your registered provider for assistance,” he explained.
He acknowledged that a previous towing policy was shelved over concerns of monopoly in fee collection. However, the revised system, once passed into law, will offer vehicle owners the option to choose from accredited towing services.
Failure to subscribe will attract penalties, with the NRSA stepping in to remove the vehicle and surcharge the owner accordingly.
“This new regulation will bring structure and accountability to roadside emergencies. We will also certify multiple towing providers to ensure efficiency and eliminate past concerns about monopoly,” Amaliba noted.
The NRSA believes the measure, when implemented, will significantly reduce the number of broken-down vehicles left on major roads and improve overall traffic safety across the country.
