Thirteen motorists have been picked up by the Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) for illegally fitting and using sirens and emergency warning lights on their vehicles along the Kasoa–Winneba Highway.
The enforcement action took place on May 30, 2026, at Budumburam during a targeted road safety operation by the Ghana Police Service aimed at tightening compliance with traffic laws and improving discipline on major routes.
Officers said the drivers were operating vehicles equipped with sirens and emergency lamps without official approval, in breach of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180).
As part of the exercise, the MTTD Task Force took time to brief the offenders on Regulations 65 and 74, which outline the legal conditions for the use of warning devices and emergency equipment on vehicles.
“The drivers were found using sirens and emergency lamps without the required authorisation,” the Police said in a statement.
The affected drivers were later processed according to the law, while officers removed the unauthorised sirens and flashing lights from their vehicles on the spot.
Each of them was issued a warning letter and cautioned against repeating the offence.
Authorities stressed that sirens and emergency lights are strictly reserved for authorised emergency responders, security agencies, and designated state institutions. According to the police, misuse of these devices creates confusion on the road, increases safety risks, and weakens traffic control systems.
The Central East Regional Police Command reiterated its resolve to sustain enforcement operations and maintain order, safety, and discipline on Ghana’s roads.
The operation forms part of a wider MTTD crackdown on traffic violations and ongoing efforts to improve adherence to road safety regulations across the region.
