The
Bureau
of
Public
Safety
(BPS)
is
demanding
that
the
Minister
of
Transport,
Kwaku
Ofori
Asiamah,
immediately
withdraw
the
Bill
on
speed
limit
exemptions
for
Members
of
Parliament
and
Ministers.
BPS
has
expressed
concern
over
the
amendments
made
to
the
Road
Regulations
Act
LI
2180,
which
was
subsequently
laid
before
Parliament.
In
a
statement
dated
Sunday,
July
14,
BPS
raised
alarm
over
the
expanding
speed
limit
exemptions
and
other
permissions
granted
to
Members
of
Parliament
and
Ministers
of
State.
According
to
the
Bureau
of
Public
Safety,
the
amendment
also
permits
the
installation
of
sirens
and
alarms
on
their
vehicles
for
official
use.
BPS
argues
that
allowing
public
officeholders
to
use
these
sirens,
alarms,
and
strobe
lights
can
lead
to
confusion
and
potential
delays
in
genuine
emergency
responses,
ultimately
compromising
public
safety.
The
Bureau
of
Public
Safety
further
contends
that
these
exemptions
create
unnecessary
risks,
which
could
lead
to
an
increase
in
traffic
crashes,
injuries,
and
fatalities.
Therefore,
it
has
called
on
the
transport
minister
to
withdraw
the
Bill
from
Parliament
and
expunge
the
exemptions
and
permissions
before
re-laying
it.
“Consequently,
the
BPS
calls
upon
the
Transport
minister
to
withdraw
the
Bill
from
Parliament
with
immediate
effect
and,
cause
the
wide
exemptions
and
permissions
to
be
expunged
before
relaying
it.”
Furthermore,
the
Bureau
of
Public
Safety
(BPS)
has
urged
the
National
Road
Safety
Authority
to
collaborate
with
law
enforcement
agencies
to
combat
the
escalating
use
of
illegal
sirens
on
motor
vehicles
in
the
country.
BPS
has
called
on
the
government
to
prioritize
policies
that
promote
public
safety
and
uphold
equality
for
all
citizens.
“Additionally,
the
National
Road
Safety
Authority,
the
state
agency
responsible
for
road
safety,
must
collaborate
with
law
enforcement
agencies
to
curb
the
increasing
use
of
illegal
sirens
on
motor
vehicles
in
the
country.
“Furthermore,
we
urge
the
government
to
prioritise
policies
that
enhance
public
safety,
maintain
equality,
and
uphold
the
integrity
of
our
governance.
Public
office
holders
must
lead
by
example,
demonstrating
a
commitment
to
the
rule
of
law,
equality,
and
the
safety
of
all
citizens.”
Click
to
read
the
statement
by
BPS
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