General News of Wednesday, 27 March 2019Source: citinewsroom.comRoad Safety Commission urges dialogue on ‘Okada’ banThere is a ban on the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes. The National Road Safety Commission has called for stakeholder consultation on the recent calls for the revision of the ban on the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes. Per the Ghana Road Traffic Regulations, the use of motorcycles popularly known as “Okada” is illegal, but various interest groups have mounted pressure on the government to legalise the practice. The Road Traffic Regulations, 128, 2012 forbids the use of Motorcycles or tricycles for commercial purposes aside courier and delivery service. Per the regulations, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, DVLA cannot register a motorcycle or tricycle for commercial use.

Source: GhanaWeb March 27, 2019 16:07 UTC