{
  "id": 1503957,
  "title": "Police warn motorists against using AirPods, earphones while driving or riding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/police-warn-motorists-against-using-airpods-earphones-while-driving",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T15:30:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/police-warn-motorists-against-using-airpods-earphones-while-driving-or-riding/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to motorists and riders, cautioning them against using AirPods, earphones or any audio devices while driving or riding. This directive is part of the police's ongoing efforts to decrease road accidents and enhance road safety throughout the nation. The public safety announcement, released by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, clearly states that violators of this rule may face legal consequences. Anyone caught breaking the directive could be arrested and prosecuted under Ghanaian laws. The police have emphasized that offenders might serve a custodial sentence of up to two years upon conviction. Furthermore, those who breach the directive could be detained and processed for court as required by law. The Ghana Police Service strongly urges all road users, especially motorists and motorcyclists, to adhere to the directive to avoid legal repercussions and help ensure safer roads for everyone. The police concluded their statement with a call to all road users: \"Stay alert. Stay safe. Obey road traffic regulations.\"",
  "summary": "The Ghana Police Service has warned motorists and riders against using AirPods, earphones or any other audio devices while driving or riding. In a public safety announcement signed by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, it said the use of such devices on the road is strictly prohibited as part of measures […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana Police warns against using AirPods, earphones while driving",
    "Violators face legal consequences, up to two-year custodial sentence",
    "Police urges road users to stay alert, obey traffic regulations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}