By Collins Sarkodieh 
Road safety advocate Osei Kwabena Esq. has filed a lawsuit at an Accra High Court against the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority and the National Insurance Commission. The legal action challenges the unlawful registration, licensing, and insuring of converted Toyota Voxy and Noah vehicles across Ghana.
This crucial legal battle addresses growing public anxiety over rising road fatalities involving converted vehicles, demanding immediate state protection for passengers and drivers.
The statement of claim highlights that Toyota Tsucho Corporation of Japan manufactures Toyota Voxy vehicles exclusively in Right Hand Drive configuration for their domestic market. The manufacturer officially declined requests to perform steering conversions due to severe safety risks, proving that all local units undergo unauthorized modifications.
Importing converted Right Hand Drive vehicles without formal Ministry of Transport authorization breaches Section 58 of the Customs Act 2015. Allowing modified vehicles on public roads without strict factory safety certification directly endangers innocent lives daily.
The lawsuit contends that the DVLA registers modified vehicles without applying specialized technical inspection protocols or enforcing Road Traffic Regulations. Furthermore, the Ghana Standards Authority has failed to publish official conversion codes, leaving local mechanics to alter vehicle steering mechanisms without standardized safety guidelines.
Simultaneously, the National Insurance Commission continues approving commercial coverage for structurally altered cars without verifying structural integrity. Issuing insurance policies for uncertified vehicles creates dangerous loopholes that put commuters at constant risk during long distance journeys.
Legal Injunction Demands Temporary Freeze On Vehicle Licensing
The plaintiff is seeking an interlocutory injunction to stop the DVLA and insurance firms from registering or insuring converted Toyota Voxy vehicles. The High Court will hear the injunction motion on August 13, 2026, to determine whether to pause operations pending a complete policy direction.
Enforcing strict vehicle inspection standards restores sanity to national transportation and prevents avoidable road disasters. Demanding total compliance with road safety laws protects Ghanaian families and ensures our public transit system remains safe for all.
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