28 drivers fined GH¢540 each for using unauthorised lights in Kasoa
Twenty-eight commercial and private vehicle drivers have been fined GH¢540 each by the Kasoa Akweley District Court for using unauthorised emergency lights, including “folk” lights. The convictions followed a special enforcement operation conducted by the Kasoa Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) along the Kasoa-Winneba road. The exercise was led by the MTTD Commander, Superintendent […]
A special enforcement operation conducted by the Kasoa Motor Traffic and Transport Department in Ghana has resulted in 28 commercial and private vehicle drivers receiving identical fines of GH¢540 each. The drivers were cited for using unauthorized emergency lights, such as "folk" lights, on the Kasoa-Winneba road. The operation, led by Superintendent Hannah Adjei, aimed to enforce road traffic regulations and enhance highway safety.
The use of unauthorized emergency sirens and "folk" lights is strictly prohibited under Ghana's road traffic laws. Drivers were initially given a one-month grace period to rectify the situation, but some persisted in utilizing the unapproved lighting systems, leading to their arrest and prosecution. Police Prosecutor Chief Inspector Cephas Atsor emphasized that the fines serve as a deterrent and cautioned motorists against flouting traffic regulations.
He urged them to remove all unauthorized lighting and emergency devices from their vehicles. The enforcement exercise is part of a nationwide initiative by the Police to ensure compliance with road traffic laws and promote safety on Ghana's roads.
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