Overspeeding Fears- Passengers Cry Out as Voxy Drivers Seek Regulation

Overspeeding Fears- Passengers Cry Out as Voxy Drivers Seek Regulation

The increasing use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport in Ghana has sparked growing concern over road safety, following a series of accidents involving the popular minivan.

In recent months, several road crashes across the country particularly on major highways have been linked to Toyota Voxy vehicles, with many incidents attributed to over-speeding and reckless driving.

Road safety experts explain that although the Toyota Voxy is a comfortable and fuel-efficient vehicle, it was originally designed as a family minivan, not a high-speed commercial transport vehicle.

Its light body, narrow tyres, and relatively low ground clearance make it unstable when driven at excessive speeds, especially on poorly maintained roads.

The situation is further worsened by the conversion of right-hand drive Voxys to left-hand drive, a common practice in Ghana. According to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), some of these conversions are poorly done, affecting steering balance, braking systems, and overall vehicle stability.

Passengers have also complained about drivers racing to load more passengers, competing with other vehicles, and ignoring speed limits, putting lives at risk.

Ghanaians are therefore calling on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) to intensify vehicle inspections and enforce speed regulations on commercial Voxy operators.

They also urge transport unions to educate drivers on the dangers of over-speeding and to ensure that only properly converted and roadworthy vehicles are allowed on the roads.

As Ghana continues to battle rising road accident cases, stakeholders say stricter enforcement, driver discipline, and public awareness are crucial to preventing avoidable deaths and injuries linked to Toyota Voxy operations.

 

Report by kwame Yeboa