13 drivers arrested for illegal siren use on Kasoa–Winneba Highway
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has arrested 13 drivers for the unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during a special enforcement exercise along the Kasoa–Winneba Highway.
The operation, conducted on May 30, 2026 at Budumburam, formed part of ongoing efforts to enforce road traffic regulations and promote discipline among motorists in the region.
According to officials, the drivers were found using sirens and emergency lamps without the required authorisation, in violation of Regulations 65 and 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180).
The MTTD task force educated the offenders on the relevant provisions of the law and subsequently processed them in accordance with legal procedures.
The unauthorised sirens and emergency lamps were removed from the vehicles, while the drivers were issued warning letters and cautioned against repeating the offence.
The Central East Regional Police Command said it remains committed to enforcing road traffic regulations and ensuring order and safety on Ghana’s roads.
