AMA orders aboboyaa, tricycles to install reflectors, avoid major highways
All aboboyaa and tricycle operators in Accra will be required to fit their vehicles with reflectors by the end of August, Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey has announced.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has mandated all aboboyaa and tricycle operators in Accra to install reflectors on their vehicles by the end of August, Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey announced on August 19. This directive is part of the AMA's efforts to enhance road safety and ensure tricycles are more visible to other road users, especially at night and during low visibility conditions.
Reflectors must be placed at the rear and on both sides of every aboboyaa and tricycle operating within the metropolis, according to Allotey. Operators are also instructed to use side roads whenever possible, avoiding inner lanes of major highways. If no alternative side roads are available, drivers must drive out early with reflectors installed to ensure visibility to other motorists.
The Mayor emphasized that the directive applies to all types of aboboyaa and tricycle operators, regardless of the goods or services they provide. Failing to comply will result in enforcement actions from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, which will commence at the end of August. The Assembly urged operators to adhere to the new requirements promptly, stressing that these measures aim to minimize accident risks and enhance overall road safety for everyone in Accra.
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