The Director of Policy Planning at the Ministry of Transport, Ghana, Eric Tetteh Addison, has revealed that a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) is currently before Parliament seeking approval to introduce a mandatory road clearance and towing system aimed at easing congestion and improving road safety.
He made the statement at the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Ghana Breakfast Meeting, held under the theme “The Commute Jab: Why Resetting the Urban Transport System is an Economic Necessity.”
This edition focused on the urgent need to reform Ghana’s urban transport system to enhance productivity and drive economic growth.
According to Mr. Addison, under the proposed regulation, all vehicle owners would be required to register with an approved towing company. In the event that a vehicle breaks down or becomes disabled on the road, the designated towing service would be immediately contacted to remove it within a specified timeframe.
He explained that if a vehicle owner fails to act within the stipulated period, the state would intervene and tow the vehicle, with the cost charged to the owner.
Mr. Addison noted that the initiative is designed to tackle one of the major contributors to traffic congestion: stalled and broken-down vehicles left unattended on busy roads. He added that such incidents often cause severe gridlocks, increase the risk of accidents, and disrupt economic activity.
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