MTTD Intercepts 1,991 Vehicles Over Unauthorized Sirens, Strobe Lights

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has intercepted 1,991 vehicles in the Kumasi Metropolis over the unauthorized use of sirens and strobe lights.

The enforcement exercise, which commenced on July 3, 2026, formed part of efforts by the Police to ensure strict compliance with the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519).

According to the Ashanti Regional MTTD Commander, Superintendent Evans Kwame Boadi, 97 of the vehicles intercepted were found to be using unauthorized sirens, while 1,830 had allegedly abused or illegally installed strobe lights.

The operation was conducted by the Kumasi Central MTTD Task Force with support from personnel from the MTTD in Accra and Kumasi.

The team operated at several locations within the Kumasi Metropolis, including the Airport Roundabout, Santasi Roundabout, Ahodwo Roundabout, Abrepo Junction, Abuakwa Road, Kwadaso, Tanoso, Apire, Aboabo Kese, Nfansi, Akropong, Afari and Agric Nzema.

Superintendent Boadi said the use of sirens, horns, lamps and strobe lights on motor vehicles was regulated under Regulations 90 and 99 of L.I. 2519.

He explained that sirens or bells could only be fitted and used on specified categories of vehicles, including official government vehicles used by the Head of State, Police vehicles, Fire Service vehicles, ambulances operated by hospitals or clinics, vehicles used by recognised government security agencies and licensed bullion vehicles.

He warned motorists that unauthorised use of such warning appliances constituted an offence under the regulations.

A person found guilty of contravening the provision is liable, upon summary conviction, to a fine of not more than 25 penalty units, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both.

The Ashanti Regional MTTD Commander urged motorists to remove unauthorised sirens and strobe lights from their vehicles and desist from using them on public roads.

He said the Police would continue to enforce the regulations to promote discipline among motorists and improve road safety.

“Road safety is a shared responsibility,” Superintendent Boadi said, urging drivers and other road users to comply with traffic laws and exercise caution on the roads.

He added that strict adherence to road traffic regulations would help reduce road crashes and create safer roads for all road users.