The Ghana Police Service has raised concerns about the increasing misuse of sirens, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices by individuals and institutions not authorized by law.

In a statement posted on Facebook, the Police Service warned that this practice is a serious threat to public safety, causes undue panic among road users, and exacerbates traffic indiscipline nationwide.

According to the Police, the unauthorized use of these devices endangers lives and contributes to chaotic road conditions. They emphasized that Regulation 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, clearly outlines which vehicles are permitted to use such warning systems.

The regulation restricts the use of sirens, horns, bells, and strobe lights to vehicles belonging to the Head of State, the Police Service, the Fire Service, ambulances from recognized hospitals and clinics, other government security agencies, and registered bullion vehicles.

“Any individual or institution outside these categories is prohibited from using such warning appliances,” the Police stated.

The Ghana Police Service is urging all those who have illegally installed these devices on their vehicles to remove them voluntarily. Failure to comply will lead to arrest and prosecution, the statement warned.

The Police Service further announced that it will begin a strict enforcement of the regulation in the coming days as part of broader efforts to restore order and improve road safety across the country.

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