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The controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) aimed at amending portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn from Parliament.
The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, withdrew the LI on behalf of the Transport Minister, citing significant public and stakeholder concerns. He stated that the decision to withdraw the LI was made after extensive engagement with leadership.
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The proposed amendment, if passed, would have allowed Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers of State to use sirens or bells on their vehicles, a privilege typically reserved for emergency and specialized vehicles. This sparked widespread opposition from the public and the Minority in Parliament. The Minority had issued a strong statement opposing the LI and pledged to vote against it if it came to the floor.
In response to the backlash, including concerns over prioritization of legislative efforts amidst pressing national issues, the Ministry of Transport opted to withdraw the LI. The Minority emphasized that urgent national issues such as high living costs, food inflation, unemployment, fuel prices, currency depreciation, and a burdensome tax regime deserved more attention from the government.
This withdrawal signifies a significant response to public outcry and parliamentary opposition, highlighting the importance of public sentiment in legislative decisions affecting national policies and regulations.
