Parliament passes Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025

Parliament has passed the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, officially legalising the commercial operation of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles in Ghana.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Minister of Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, said the amendment aims to sanitise a sector that has long operated without proper regulation.

“The Road Traffic Amendment Bill seeks to sanitise road transport services. We have had several issues involving road users, and this bill aims to introduce stricter punishment, enhance safety measures, and ensure the effective and efficient use of our roads,” he said.

The legislation is expected to regularise the operations of commercial riders, particularly the more than one million motorcycle and tricycle operators who have worked informally for years.

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The bill, which amends the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), introduces new standards for alcohol limits for drivers, formalises commercial motorcycle operations, and establishes mandatory emission testing for vehicles.

It also seeks to enhance road safety, create job opportunities for young people, and provide a structured regulatory framework for Ghana’s evolving transport sector.

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A central feature of the bill is the legalisation and regulation of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for fare-paying passenger services and ride-hailing activities.

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