MTTD Arrests 13 Drivers for Illegal Sirens, Emergency Lights on Kasoa-Winneba Highway
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department, MTTD, has cracked down on motorists misusing sirens and emergency lights. 13 drivers were arrested during a special enforcement exercise on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway.
The operation took place on Friday, May 30, 2026, at Budumburam. According to police, the drivers were using sirens and flashing lamps without approval from the Police Administration or the National Ambulance Service.
Officers from the MTTD Task Force educated the offenders on Regulations 65 and 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, L.I. 2180. The rules restrict sirens and emergency lights to authorized vehicles like ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars.
Police removed all unauthorized sirens and lamps from the vehicles on the spot. Each driver received a warning letter and a caution against repeating the offense. The MTTD says the move is part of ongoing efforts to enforce road traffic laws and reduce indiscipline on Ghana’s highways.
The Central East Regional Police Command says enforcement will continue to keep roads orderly and safe for all users. They’re warning other motorists to desist from installing sirens and emergency lights without proper authorization.
Illegal sirens cause confusion on the road, block emergency vehicles, and put lives at risk. The Kasoa-Winneba stretch is one of Ghana’s busiest highways, so discipline there affects thousands of commuters daily.
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