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Okada riders must join unions, use approved safety gear under new regulations - NRSA
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New regulations are coming for okada riders - but will these rules actually make the roads safer?
Okada riders will soon be required to join unions and use approved safety gear, according to the NRSA's Abraham Amaliba. The new regulations aim to improve accountability and road safety. Unions will be responsible for members' conduct, and riders must use approved helmets.
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NRSA to deploy tripods at accident 'blackspots' to strengthen traffic enforcement
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Why is the NRSA deploying tripods to accident-prone areas, and will this new strategy actually improve road safety?
The NRSA will deploy tripod-mounted speed monitoring equipment to police regions to reduce accidents. Director-General Amaliba says the cameras will target accident 'blackspots'. The initial rollout is limited, but more units are expected.
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New Road Traffic Law requires drivers to arrange towing within 30 minutes - NRSA Boss
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A new road safety policy will soon require drivers to arrange for towing much faster - or else what?
The NRSA says drivers must arrange towing within 30 minutes in city centers under a new policy accompanying the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Abraham Amaliba says vehicle owners will subscribe to towing services, like insurance. Discussions are underway with insurance companies.
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Okada now recognised as mode of transport, gov't moves to regulate for safety - Amaliba
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Okada is here to stay, but will new regulations make it safer or just change the game for commuters?
The NRSA acknowledges okada as a recognized mode of transport in Ghana. Abraham Amaliba stated the government aims to regulate okada for safety via the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - popularly known as the Okada Law. The law includes new provisions on vehicle safety standards.
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