MTTD clamps down on unauthorized sirens, strobe lights on Kumasi-Cape Coast Highway
Central North Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) launched an enforcement exercise on Friday, July 17, 2026, along the Kumasi-Cape Coast Highway to address unauthorized sirens, strobe lights, and other illegal vehicle modifications. The operation, led by Central North Regional MTTD Commander, ASP Wonder Lumor, took place in Assin Fosu, where hundreds of drivers and motorcyclists were stopped for various traffic offenses, including the unlawful use of road shoulders and verges, improvised headlamps, and illegal horns. ASP Lumor stated, "The unauthorized use of sirens and emergency lights creates confusion and compromises the safety of other road users. This is not a one-off operation; it will be sustained to ensure strict compliance across the entire region."
During the exercise, officers educated motorists on legal requirements under Regulations 65 and 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180). Unauthorized sirens and emergency lighting systems were confiscated from offending vehicles. Offenders were processed according to the law and issued caution letters, with instructions not to repeat the offenses. The police maintained that future violations would attract stricter legal sanctions, despite appeals for leniency from several motorists.
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The Central North Regional MTTD has launched an enforcement exercise on the Kumasi-Cape Coast Highway targeting unauthorized vehicle modifications.
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