The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning against the unauthorized use of sirens, horns, and strobe lights on vehicles, launching a nationwide crackdown that has already seen multiple motorists arrested.
In a statement released on Tuesday, law enforcement officials reminded the public that the installation and operation of emergency warning devices by unauthorized individuals is strictly prohibited under the country’s Road Traffic Regulations.
The police administration noted that the illegal practice has become a significant source of disruption on public roads, compromising both order and safety.
“The Service notes that the misuse of these devices poses a serious risk to public safety by creating unnecessary panic among road users and contributing to traffic indiscipline,” said Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, Staff Officer for Public Affairs.
According to the police, many drivers have illegally outfitted their private vehicles with tactical lights and sirens to bypass heavy traffic, a trend authorities say will no longer be tolerated. Motorists who have installed these devices without lawful authority under Regulation 74 of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2180 have been ordered to dismantle them immediately.
The ongoing enforcement operations are expected to intensify in the coming weeks across all regions.
“The Ghana Police Service will continue to intensify the enforcement exercise to arrest offenders, promote safety, order, and discipline on the nation’s roads,” DSP Mensah added, confirming that several offenders have already been taken into custody during the initial phase of the operation.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
