Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, on behalf of the Transport Minister has duly withdrawn the LI which seeks to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 and also allow Members of Parliament, Ministers and judges to use sirens and drive without speed limit.
While on his feet to withdraw the initial laying on behalf of the sector minister, he noted that the withdrawal became necessary based on extensive engagement with leadership.
The minister responsible for roads and transport Kwaku Ofori Asiamah on Friday, June 14, 2024, laid before Parliament the road traffic regulations legislative instrument
The LI after been mature in 21 sitting days will grant permit to MPs, minister of state and other state officials to use sirens and be exempted from speed limits, as well as grant the registration and licensing of motor vehicles.
Specifically, the amendment to Regulation 74 of LI 2180 would allow sirens or bells to be fitted as warning appliances on certain vehicles, including those owned by Supreme Court justices, MPs, and Ministers of State.
This has raised some concerns from the public and the minority NDC in parliament pledging to vote against the L.I if it reaches chamber.
Mr. Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah hence on Tuesday 16 July,2024 duly withdraw the L.I
“Mr. Speaker, I would like to move that the Road Traffic Amendment 2024, which was laid on Friday, June 14, be withdrawn… it is so withdrawn.”he said
By: Mary Quartey
