Police arrest 1,991 vehicle owners over unauthorized sirens, strobe lights
The operation was conducted by the Kumasi Central MTTD Task Force with support from personnel from the MTTD in Accra and Kumasi.
In the Kumasi Metropolis, the Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department has apprehended 1,991 vehicle owners for employing unauthorized sirens and strobe lights, in compliance with the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519). Superintendent Evans Kwame Boadi, the Ashanti Regional MTTD Commander, revealed that 97 vehicles were using unauthorized sirens, while 1,830 allegedly had illegally installed strobe lights.
The operation, which began on July 3, 2026, involved the Kumasi Central MTTD Task Force and personnel from MTTD in Accra and Kumasi, and took place at several key intersections throughout the city. Boadi stressed that only specific types of vehicles, such as official government cars, police vehicles, fire service vehicles, ambulances, security agency vehicles, and licensed bullion trucks, are permitted to utilize sirens or bells.
He cautioned that unauthorized use of warning devices is punishable by a fine of up to 25 penalty units, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. Boadi urged motorists to remove unauthorized sirens and strobe lights from their vehicles and to refrain from using them on public roads. He emphasized that the Police will continue to enforce these regulations to promote discipline among motorists and enhance road safety, urging drivers and other road users to comply with traffic laws and exercise caution on the roads.
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