The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 1,054 vehicles in the Greater Accra Region as part of an ongoing nationwide road traffic enforcement operation targeting the unauthorised use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, beacon lights, and illegal vehicle modifications.
According to the Police, the exercise forms part of a broader campaign to enforce compliance with the country’s Road Traffic Regulations and promote discipline and safety on Ghana’s roads.
The operation, which began on Monday June 15, 2026, focuses on motorists who unlawfully install or use emergency warning devices reserved for authorised state agencies and emergency service vehicles.
The exercise also targets improvised vehicle modifications that contravene road traffic laws and pose potential safety risks.
During the operation in the Greater Accra Region, officers intercepted a total of 1,054 vehicles.
Drivers found to have breached the regulations were educated on the applicable provisions of the Road Traffic Regulations.
In addition, unauthorised sirens, strobe lights, beacon lights and other illegal modifications fitted to the affected vehicles were removed and confiscated for further action.
The Police stressed that the exercise is not only intended to sanction offenders but also to raise public awareness about the dangers and legal implications of using prohibited warning devices and making unlawful alterations to vehicles.
Nationally, the enforcement campaign has so far led to the interception of 4,627 vehicles since its commencement, highlighting the widespread nature of the violations the Police are seeking to address.
The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to ensuring order and discipline on the nation’s roads, noting that similar operations will continue across all regions to improve road safety and ensure strict adherence to the Road Traffic Regulations.
The Service urged motorists to comply with traffic laws and avoid installing or using unauthorised emergency devices or making illegal modifications to their vehicles, warning that offenders will continue to face enforcement actions as the nationwide exercise progresses.
By 1960news.com
