The Ghana Police Service has issued a public advisory regarding the increasing unauthorized utilization of sirens, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices on private and institutional vehicles.
In a statement released on Friday, December 2025, the Police described this practice as an escalating menace posing a significant threat to road safety.
The Police emphasised that the illicit installation and use of such devices precipitate unwarranted panic, compromise traffic discipline, and imperil the safety of both motorists and pedestrians.
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Reference was made to Regulation 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), which stipulates that sirens, horns, bells, and strobe lights are lawfully restricted to designated vehicles, specifically those utilised by the Head of State for official business, the Police, Fire Service, ambulances operated by hospitals or clinics, recognised state security agencies, and registered bullion vehicles.
The Police underscored that individuals or institutions falling outside these specified categories are proscribed from employing emergency warning devices and are obligated to remove them forthwith.
Below is the full statement
POLICE CAUTIONS PUBLIC AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED USE OF SIRENS AND STROBE LIGHTS
The Ghana Police Service has observed a worrying increase in the unauthorized installation and use of sirens, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices on vehicles operated by individuals and institutions not permitted by law. This conduct endangers public safety, causes unnecessary panic on the roads, and contributes significantly to traffic indiscipline across the country.
In line with Regulation 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), the use of sirens, horns, bells, or strobe lights as warning appliances is restricted to specific categories of vehicles. These are:
a) Government vehicles used for official purposes by the Head of State
b) Police vehicles
c) Fire Service vehicles
d) Ambulances operated by hospitals or clinics
e) Vehicles used by other recognized Government security agencies
f) Registered bullion vehicles
Any individual or institution that does not fall within these categories is prohibited from using such devices.
The Ghana Police Service is urging all persons who have unlawfully fixed these warning appliances on their vehicles to remove them voluntarily. Those who fail to comply will be arrested and prosecuted when caught.
In the coming days, the Police will begin strict enforcement of this regulation to restore discipline and ensure public safety on our roads.
The public is encouraged to cooperate with the Police in promoting law and order and ensuring discipline on our roads, especially as the Christmas season approaches.