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Livestream: The Law discusses the ‘okada’ law
March 15, 2026
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Livestream: The Law discusses the ‘okada’ law

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  • JoyNews' The Law will discuss the newly passed Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
  • Popularly known as the "Okada Law," it legalizes commercial passenger transport using motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles.
  • The bill updates the existing Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683).
  • It introduces new provisions on alcohol limits and vehicle safety standards.
  • The law aims to ensure safer and more organized commercial transport on Ghana’s roads.

Why This Matters

This legislation is highly significant for Ghana as it formally legalizes 'Okada,' a previously informal and often contentious mode of transport, which will impact livelihoods, road safety, and urban mobility. The updated regulations on alcohol limits and vehicle safety standards are crucial for enhancing public safety and bringing order to a vital sector of the Ghanaian economy.

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