The Ghana Police Service has issued a warning to the public against the unauthorized installation and use of sirens, strobe lights, and other emergency warning devices on vehicles, describing the trend as a threat to public safety and a major contributor to traffic indiscipline.
In a statement released on Friday, December 19, 2025, the Police highlighted a worrying increase in the unlawful fitting of such devices on vehicles belonging to individuals and institutions not permitted by law.
According to Regulation 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), the use of sirens, horns, bells, or strobe lights as warning appliances is strictly restricted to government vehicles used for official purposes by the Head of State, police vehicles, Fire Service vehicles, ambulances operated by hospitals or clinics, vehicles used by other recognised government security agencies, and registered bullion vehicles.
The Police emphasised that any person or institution outside these categories is prohibited from using such devices, as their misuse causes unnecessary panic on the roads and endangers lives.
Motorists and vehicle owners who have illegally installed these warning appliances have been urged to voluntarily remove them immediately.
The statement warned that failure to comply will result in arrest and prosecution upon detection.
In the coming days, the Police announced plans to intensify enforcement of the regulation nationwide to restore order and enhance road safety, particularly as the Christmas festivities approach and traffic volumes increase.