Police begin prosecution of motorists arrested over unauthorized sirens, strobe lights in Kumasi

The Ashanti Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has launched a prosecution campaign against motorists using unauthorized sirens, strobe lights and lamps in Kumasi, following an enforcement operation on July 3, 2026. The operation, which covered multiple areas within the Kumasi Metropolis, resulted in the interception of 1,991 vehicles, with 97 found to be using unauthorized sirens and 1,830 using strobe lights.

Superintendent Kwame Boadi announced that the police have shifted from a warning-and-removal approach to prosecuting offenders due to repeated violations. One driver has already been convicted and sentenced to three months in prison for repeated non-compliance. Sirens and strobe lights are restricted to specific vehicles such as those used by the Head of State for official purposes, police vehicles, fire service vehicles, ambulances, recognized government security agencies, and registered bullion vehicles.

Violations of these regulations are considered offences, with offenders facing fines of up to 25 penalty units or imprisonment of up to 30 days. The MTTD urges motorists to remove unauthorized devices from their vehicles and comply with the Road Traffic Regulations to promote safer roads in the Kumasi Metropolis.