Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has cautioned Members of Parliament against the unauthorised use of sirens and police escort services, urging them to strictly adhere to existing laws and administrative directives.
His remarks follow a recent Cabinet directive prohibiting the installation or use of sirens on private or official vehicles without prior authorisation from the Minister for the Interior Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka
The directive further states that no individual may use police escort services without written approval from either the Minister for the Interior or the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, July 21, Bagbin reminded lawmakers of their responsibility to comply with the regulations governing the use of police resources, stressing that any abuse of such privileges could undermine public confidence and road safety.
“I encourage all members to take note of the contents of the directive and to ensure that in the use of police resources, police escort services, and sirens, members act at all times in accordance with the Constitution, the laws of Ghana, and all lawful administrative requirements,” he stated.
The Speaker’s caution comes amid intensified efforts by authorities to clamp down on the misuse of sirens, beacons, and police escorts on the country’s roads.
The government has, in recent months, reinforced regulations governing the use of emergency road privileges, arguing that indiscriminate use of sirens and unauthorised escorts contributes to road indiscipline and poses safety risks to motorists and pedestrians.
