NRSA to auction vehicles of non-subscribers who fail to pay towing charges within 21 days
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has warned that vehicles belonging to drivers who fail to subscribe to the mandatory towing service could be auctioned if the authority removes them from the road and the owners fail to pay the resulting charges.
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, cautioned that vehicles of non-subscribers failing to pay towing charges within 21 days may be auctioned. Amaliba stated that the Authority removes vehicles breaking down in hazardous locations regardless of the owner's subscription to the towing service.
Owners would face surcharges for removal and potential loss of their vehicles if they fail to settle the charges. The Authority will use DVLA records to trace non-paying owners and contact them within 21 days. If unpaid, the vehicle will be gazetted and auctioned. Additionally, NRSA plans to develop a mobile application connecting motorists with breakdowns to the nearest available towing company, similar to ride-hailing services like Uber.
This app aims to expedite assistance by identifying the closest towing provider, addressing concerns about response times. The policy, part of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aims to minimize accidents caused by stationary vehicles, which contribute to 10 to 12 percent of fatal accidents.
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