The Acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has urged Okada and Pragyia riders to comply with road traffic regulations, warning that offenders will face arrest and prosecution.

Speaking to members of the Tricycle Operators Association in Koforidua, Amaliba announced plans to train all riders on road safety and enforce the use of uniforms and helmets before the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) issues specialised license plates for their motorcycles.

“The legalisation will come with some restrictions. It will not be a free-for-all as it is now. We will provide road safety training because some of you start riding without any knowledge of the rules,” he stated.

He added that discussions are ongoing to establish unions for rider registration to enhance regulation and accountability.

“We will introduce a uniform and a designated helmet for you. The DVLA will then issue a special number plate and train you on how to ride properly. The police will begin arresting those who fail to comply with road traffic regulations,” he warned.