{
  "id": 15003999,
  "title": "True Drivers Union questions readiness for implementation of new Road Traffic Regulations from November 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/true-drivers-union-questions-readiness-for-implementation-of-new-road",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T17:27:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/true-drivers-union-questions-readiness-for-implementation-of-new-road-traffic-regulations-from-november-1/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The head of the True Drivers Union, Yaw Barimah, has expressed concerns over the National Road Safety Authority's (NRSA) readiness to enforce new road traffic regulations on November 1. According to Mr. Barimah, the NRSA is not prepared for full implementation and is being selective in its approach. He argues that Regulation 142 of the new Legislative Instrument (L.I.) which prohibits trading on roads, bus stops, pedestrian walkways, former toll booths, and railway lines, should not be ignored while enforcing Regulation 242 which bans unauthorized parking. Mr. Barimah contends that this approach is unfair and discriminatory against drivers, as roadside trading causes congestion and pedestrian accidents. He also questions the availability of government rest stops, as mandated by Regulation 143, which requires commercial drivers to take a mandatory break after every four hours of driving. The union leader alleges that commercial drivers were not adequately consulted during the drafting of the regulations, and that the NRSA's engagement has been symbolic, undermining trust and making compliance difficult. He calls on the NRSA to suspend the November 1 implementation date, return to consultation, enforce the law in its entirety, and ensure necessary infrastructure is provided before enforcement begins.",
  "summary": "The Public Relations Officer of the True Drivers Union, Yaw Barimah, has cast doubt on the ability of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to implement its new road traffic regulations on November 1, insisting the date will have to be rescheduled.",
  "key_points": [
    "True Drivers Union head Yaw Barimah questions NRSA's readiness for November 1 enforcement.",
    "Barimah alleges NRSA's engagement has been symbolic, undermining trust in law enforcement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/traffic-authority-urges-drivers-to-check-tires-during-rainy-weather",
        "published": "2026-10-16T14:20:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}