1,991 vehicles intercepted for unauthorized use of sirens and strobe lights

A total of 1,991 vehicles have been intercepted in Kumasi for traffic violations relating to unauthorised use of sirens and strobe lights.

According to figures from the operation, 97 vehicles were intercepted for unauthorised use of sirens, while 1,830 were cited for the abuse of strobe lights.

Supt. Kwame Boadi, the Ashanti Regional MTTD Commander, explained at a press briefing that the use of strobe lights, lamps, sirens and horns on motor vehicles is regulated under Regulations 90 and 99 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519).

According to him, the Regulations remain a key legal framework for road traffic enforcement in Ghana, and the Ghana Police Service, through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), continues to enforce the provisions.

He disclosed that on July 3, 2026, the Kumasi Central MTTD Task Force commenced a re-enforcement exercise under the supervision of DCOP Mr. Alexander Wowolo, Greater Accra MTTD Commander; ACP Mr. Alexander Kwaku Obeng, in charge of Research, Planning, Education and Training at the National Headquarters and DSP Mr. Oppong Kyekyeku, National MTTD Staff Officer.

Personnel from PAD/HQ in Accra and Kumasi, including Chief Inspectors, Inspectors, NCOs and other ranks took part in the operation.

He indicated that the exercise covered Airport Roundabout, Santasi Roundabout, Ahodwo Roundabout, Abrepo Junction, Abuakwa Road, Kwadaso, Tanoso, Aprepe, Aboabo Kese, Nfansi, Akropong, Afari, Agric Nzema and other areas within the Kumasi Metropolis.

He said under Regulation 99 of L.I. 2519, a siren or bell may only be fitted and used as a warning appliance on the following classes of motor vehicles includes a government vehicle used for official purposes by the Head of State, a police vehicle, a motor vehicle used by the Fire Service, a motor vehicle used as an ambulance by a hospital or clinic, a motor vehicle used by other recognised government security agencies and a bullion vehicle registered by the Licensing Authority.

According to him, a person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than twenty-five penalty units or to a term of imprisonment of not more than thirty days, or to both.

He stressed that the drivers and motorists have been reminded to comply strictly with the provisions of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519) concerning the use of horns, sirens, lamps and strobe lights.

The Police warned that unauthorized installation or use of horns, sirens, lamps and strobe lights will attract enforcement action.

He reiterated that Road safety is a shared responsibility and that compliance with the law, discipline and consideration for other road users are essential to reducing road traffic crashes and creating safer roads in Ghana.

 

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