Imani Africa challenges GSA’s ban on vehicles over 15 years old
IMANI Center for Policy & Education has questioned the Ghana Standards Authority’s ban on vehicles older than 15 years, arguing that roadworthiness and mechanical condition should matter more than age alone. While supporting tougher controls on unsafe, flood damaged and structurally compromised vehicles, IMANI says the blanket restriction under GS 4510:2022 raises legal, economic and […]
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is proposing to ban the importation of vehicles older than 15 years under GS 4510:2022. IMANI Center for Policy & Education has raised concerns about this blanket restriction, questioning whether age should outweigh roadworthiness in determining which vehicles can enter the country. IMANI argues that safety should be the primary concern, not the vehicle's age.
They warn that the ban could have negative economic, social, and industrial implications, such as affecting dealers, mechanics, and consumers, as well as Customs revenue and vehicle affordability. IMANI emphasizes that regulation should focus on danger rather than age, and calls for a more nuanced approach that distinguishes between dangerous and well-maintained vehicles.
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