Date: July 19, 2026
Source: GhanaWeb
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has seized approximately 6,000 vehicles and confiscated hundreds of unauthorized sirens, beacon lights, and strobe lamps during a comprehensive nationwide enforcement campaign aimed at enhancing road safety.
In an interview on Citi News Digest on Saturday, July 18, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, the Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, revealed that the month-long operation spans all 25 police regions across the country. The exercise has uncovered widespread violations, with many motorists illegally equipping their vehicles with prohibited lighting and sound devices.
"We have intercepted about 6,000 vehicles from which sirens, beacon lights and other unlawful lamps have been seized. About 700 of these are strobes or sirens, and that tells you the magnitude of the problem," ACP Obeng stated.
The operation, which has now been extended to divisional commands, is part of an ongoing effort to enforce traffic regulations while also addressing noise pollution and improving visibility for nighttime travelers. ACP Obeng emphasized that enforcement has become a permanent fixture of daily police operations.
"This exercise has become part of our daily operations. Whoever intends to buy another lamp, procure strobe lights, beacon lights or sirens should know that we are ever-present. We will meet you on the N1, N2, N4, N8, N9, N10 and N12 and across all the 16 regions and 25 police regions," he warned.
According to the MTTD director, offenders have so far received either verbal or written warnings, with their prohibited equipment confiscated on the spot. "All these strobe lights and sirens have been seized from them with either a verbal warning or written warning letters with the hope that they do not commit the offence again. So far, it has been warning, warning, warning and seizures," he explained.
ACP Obeng noted that the campaign is already showing positive outcomes, with roads becoming quieter and nighttime travel conditions improving in terms of visibility. However, he cautioned that the period of leniency will not continue indefinitely, warning that repeat offenders will face prosecution under the country's road traffic laws.
Motorists who persist in violating the regulations after receiving warnings could be arraigned before the courts. Those found guilty may face fines ranging from GH¢300 to GH¢600, imprisonment of up to 30 days, or other legal sanctions as prescribed by law.
The police have urged motorists to comply with the regulations and refrain from purchasing or installing unauthorized sirens, beacon lights, and strobe lamps, as monitoring efforts will continue across major highways and roads nationwide.
