The Ghana Police Service has expressed concern over a rising incidence of the unauthorised installation and use of sirens, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices on vehicles operated by individuals and institutions not permitted by law.
In a statement shared on Facebook, the Police said the practice poses a serious risk to public safety, creates unnecessary panic among road users, and contributes to growing traffic indiscipline across the country.
“This conduct endangers public safety, causes unnecessary panic on the roads, and contributes significantly to traffic indiscipline across the country.”
The Police reiterated that Regulation 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180) restricts the use of sirens, horns, bells, and strobe lights to specific categories of vehicles.
“In line with Regulation 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), the use of sirens, horns, bells, or strobe lights as warning appliances is restricted to specific categories of vehicles.”
These include government vehicles used for official purposes by the Head of State, police vehicles, fire service vehicles, ambulances operated by recognised hospitals or clinics, vehicles belonging to other recognised government security agencies, and registered bullion vehicles.
According to the Police, any individual or institution outside these categories is prohibited from using such warning appliances.
The Ghana Police Service has therefore called on all persons who have unlawfully installed these devices on their vehicles to remove them voluntarily.
It warned that failure to comply will result in arrest and prosecution when offenders are apprehended.
The statement further indicated that the Police will begin strict enforcement of the regulation in the coming days as part of efforts to restore discipline and enhance safety on the roads.