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Ghana Standards Authority to regulate vehicle conversion garages amid Toyota Voxy safety concerns
via GhanaWeb6 min read
The Ghana Standards Authority GSA is set to introduce new regulations for vehicle conversion garages across the country. This initiative aims to address safety concerns, particularly regarding Toyota Voxy vehicles that have been converted from right-hand to left-hand drive without proper oversight. The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Road Safety Authority, Kwasi Agyenim-Boateng, highlighted that a government review revealed many unaccredited garages performing conversions without formal accreditation or monitoring, leading to questions about safety standards. The GSA plans to develop specific standards for vehicle conversions to improve safety and ensure accountability in case of accidents. This regulatory push follows a public advisory issued by the National Road Safety Authority NRSA on April 13, warning against the long-distance use of converted Toyota Voxy vehicles due to safety risks identified by a Technical Working Group. The NRSA is collaborating with institutions like the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, the GSA, and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority to implement these measures. Additionally, authorities are reminding the public that any journey exceeding 100 kilometers is classified as long-distance travel under Regulation 195 of L.I. 2180.
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