I take full responsibility for L.I allowing MPs use sirens – Ayine

Dominic Ayine, Chairman of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee of Parliament, has taken responsibility for the proposed LI Road Traffic amendment that would have allowed Members of Parliament to use sirens and be exempt from speed limits. The amendment, which was met with massive backlash from Ghanaians and the minority caucus, was part of the L. … Read more

Withdraw Bill on siren exemptions for ministers, MPs – Bureau of Public Safety

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 … Read more

Join a union or cease to drive effective next year – Transport Minister tells floating drivers

Advertisement The National Road Safety Commission is to roll out a new regulation from next year to compel commercial drivers to join a trade union or risk sanctions. According to the Commission, the new regulation is to sanitize and rid the system of floating drivers who usually cause accidents on the roads. Minister of Transport … Read more