The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public against the unauthorised use of sirens, horns, strobe lights and other emergency warning devices, reminding motorists that the practice is prohibited under the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180).
In a press release issued on Tuesday, July 7, the Police said the misuse of such devices poses a serious threat to public safety and undermines discipline on the country’s roads.
“The Ghana Police Service is reminding the public that the unauthorised use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices is prohibited under the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180),” the statement said.
The Service noted that the illegal use of the devices creates unnecessary panic among road users and contributes to traffic indiscipline.
“The Service notes that the misuse of these devices poses a serious risk to public safety by creating unnecessary panic among road users and contributing to traffic indiscipline,” the Police stated.
The Police therefore directed all persons who have installed such devices on their vehicles without lawful authority under Regulation 74 of L.I. 2180 to remove them immediately.
According to the Service, ongoing nationwide enforcement operations have already led to the arrest of several offenders.
The Police warned that the enforcement exercise would continue as part of efforts to ensure compliance with the law and improve safety on the country’s roads.
“The Ghana Police Service will continue to intensify the enforcement exercise to arrest offenders, promote safety, order and discipline on the nation’s roads,” the statement said.
