The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has intensified efforts to clamp down on indiscipline on the roads, arresting 13 drivers for the unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during a special enforcement operation along the Kasoa-Winneba Highway.
The exercise, which was conducted on May 30, 2026, at Budumburam in the Central Region, forms part of ongoing measures by the police to ensure strict compliance with road traffic regulations and enhance safety for all road users.
According to the MTTD, the drivers were intercepted during a targeted operation and found to be using sirens and emergency lamps without the necessary legal authorisation.
The use of such devices is restricted under the road traffic laws and is reserved for specific emergency and authorised vehicles.
Police officers attached to the MTTD Task Force engaged the offenders and educated them on the provisions of Regulations 65 and 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), which govern the use of warning devices, sirens, and emergency lights on vehicles.
Following the exercise, the drivers were processed in accordance with the law.
Officers also removed the unauthorised sirens and emergency lamps from the vehicles to prevent further misuse.
As part of the sanctions imposed, the offenders were issued warning letters and cautioned against repeating the offence.
The police stressed that the improper use of sirens and emergency lights creates unnecessary panic among motorists, disrupts traffic flow, and undermines the credibility of genuine emergency responders.
The Central East Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws and promoting responsible road use across the region.
The Command indicated that similar operations will continue to be conducted to identify and sanction motorists who flout traffic regulations.
Authorities have also urged drivers to comply with road traffic laws and refrain from installing or using unauthorised emergency equipment on their vehicles, warning that future violations could attract more severe penalties.
The enforcement exercise forms part of broader efforts by the police to improve road safety, maintain order on major highways, and ensure that emergency response systems are not abused by unauthorised persons.
By 1960news.com
