The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has raised concerns over the safety risks associated with Toyota Voxy vehicles that have been converted from right-hand drive (RHD) to left-hand drive (LHD).

In a public advisory issued in Accra on April 13, 2026, the authority said a Technical Working Group it established to assess the safety and operational suitability of the vehicles identified significant risks linked to their structural conversion and use for commercial passenger transport.

According to the NRSA, Toyota Voxy vehicles are manufactured exclusively as right-hand drive, and the manufacturer does not approve conversion to left-hand drive for safety reasons.

The authority noted that the conversion process involves extensive structural modifications to critical systems, including steering, braking, dashboard, electrical systems, and suspension, which may compromise vehicle integrity.

It further stated that many of such conversions are carried out without formal standards, certification, or regulatory oversight, increasing the risk of mechanical failure and unsafe operation.

The NRSA also indicated that the Toyota Voxy is designed as a family minivan and not for commercial passenger transport, particularly for long-distance use. It added that field observations show some vehicles registered for private use are being used for commercial passenger transport, contrary to regulations.

The authority advised the public that unregulated conversions may compromise critical safety systems and increase the risk of accidents. It cautioned passengers against using Toyota Voxy vehicles, especially for long-distance travel.

Vehicle owners and operators were urged to ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements, while operators were warned against using privately registered vehicles for commercial passenger transport.

Importers were also advised to refrain from bringing in right-hand drive Toyota Voxy vehicles and other vehicles intended for conversion.

The NRSA said it is collaborating with institutions including the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the National Insurance Commission (NIC), and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service, as well as registered road transport operators, to implement recommendations from the Technical Working Group report.

The advisory was issued by the National Road Safety Authority.