The Ghana Police Service has reiterated that every bicycle used on public roads must be officially registered under the country’s road traffic regulations, a requirement many cyclists may not be aware of.
According to Legislative Instrument 2180 (Road Traffic Regulations, 2012), Regulation 151, bicycles are required to be registered with the relevant District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly through a Police Inspector before they can be lawfully ridden on public roads.
Chief Inspector Frimpong Ayeh, speaking in a radio interview, emphasised that the regulation is designed to ensure proper identification and regulation of bicycles, enhancing safety and accountability for all road users.
The police have urged cyclists to comply with the law to avoid penalties, though enforcement timelines and specific penalties for non-compliance were not detailed in the interview.