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The government has suspended the implementation of a provision in the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026, which prohibits preaching and hawking in moving public and commercial vehicles, according to Citi News
The decision comes amid public debate over the regulation, with concerns raised about its potential impact on religious expression and evangelism, particularly preaching on commercial buses.
The provision, contained in Regulation 141 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519), prohibits causing or permitting a nuisance, including preaching and hawking, in a public or commercial vehicle while it is in motion.
Under the regulation, persons found guilty of the offence face a fine ranging from 10 to 50 penalty units, imprisonment for up to eight months, or both.
The restriction has attracted attention from religious leaders and other stakeholders, some of whom have expressed concerns about how its enforcement could affect religious activities commonly carried out on public transport.
Preaching on commercial buses is a familiar practice in Ghana, where religious evangelists often use their journeys to share religious messages with passengers.
The suspension is expected to bring temporary relief to those concerned about the provision, although it remains unclear whether the government intends to review the regulation or introduce changes to its implementation.
As of the time of filing this report, the government had not issued an official public statement detailing the reasons for the suspension, its duration or the next steps regarding Regulation 141.