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  • Police impound 1,054 vehicles in crackdown on illegal horns, sirens and vehicle modifications

    Police impound 1,054 vehicles in crackdown on illegal horns, sirens and vehicle modifications

    A total of 1,054 vehicles were impounded by the Ghana Police Service in Accra today, Tuesday, July 21, during a nationwide road traffic enforcement exercise which started about a month ago and is aimed at stepping up efforts against the unauthorised use of horns, sirens, strobe lights, beacon lights, improvised vehicle modifications and other related offences.

    The police educated offenders on the relevant Road Traffic Regulations, while unauthorised devices and modifications were removed and confiscated for further action.

    “The enforcement exercise forms part of the Service’s commitment to promoting discipline, safety and compliance with the Road Traffic Regulations,” the police stated in a notice shared on its official Facebook page.

    According to the police, since the start of the crackdown in June, almost 5,000 vehicles have been intercepted across the country, and it assured the public that the exercise would continue to ensure road safety and compliance with road regulations.

    “A total of 4,627 vehicles have so far been intercepted across the country since the exercise commenced on June 15, 2026, and the Ghana Police Service assures the public that similar operations will continue nationwide to improve road safety and ensure strict compliance with the law,” it added.

    The Service further assured the public that the exercise would continue across the country, adding that further enforcement actions would be taken against persons who disregard the regulations.

    About a week ago, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service announced that it had intensified efforts to improve road safety.

    As part of the nationwide crackdown, about 6,000 vehicles have been impounded, and hundreds of illegal sirens, beacon lights and other unauthorised lamps have been seized.

    According to the Head of Research and Training at the Police MTTD, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, the operation targeted vehicles using unauthorised warning devices that impersonate emergency and security vehicles.

    “We have intercepted about 6,000 vehicles from which sirens, beacon lights and other unlawful lamps have been seized. About 700 of these are strobes or sirens, and that tells you the magnitude of the problem.

    “This exercise has become part of our daily operations. Whoever intends to buy another lamp, procure strobe lights, beacon lights or sirens should know that we are ever-present. We will meet you on the N1, N2, N4, N8, N9, N10 and N12, and across all the 16 regions and 25 police regions,” he added.

    The ongoing exercise has also resulted in the arrest of thirteen (13) drivers on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway at Budumburam.

    The individuals were arrested by the Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) on Saturday, May 30.

    The drivers were reportedly 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).

    As part of its mandate, the MTTD enforces road traffic regulations and promotes discipline among motorists in the region.

    Last year, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) disclosed that the reintroduced Road Traffic Amendment Bill would no longer include the controversial provision granting Members of Parliament (MPs) and judges the right to use sirens.

    This came after an earlier attempt in July 2024 by the previous government to amend the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180). That proposal, which included a provision allowing MPs and judges to use sirens while driving, sparked public outrage and was eventually put on hold.

    According to the Acting Director-General of the NRSA, Abraham Amaliba, the Bill will be reintroduced to Parliament within two months.

    He emphasised that the reintroduction of the Bill is part of efforts to strengthen road safety measures and enhance the enforcement of traffic laws across the country.

    Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, March 10, 2025, Amaliba explained that the revised Bill would introduce spot fines for traffic offenders and also make provisions for the legal recognition of commercial motorcycles (okada).

    “Give me two months and L.I. 2180, if it is passed, we will bring into force the spot fine. You remember this law was supposed to be passed, but there was a public outcry against the siren provision, which was included to protect MPs. That didn’t help the passage of the law. That Bill is being worked on so that we will be able to introduce spot fines,” he stated.

    Additionally, he highlighted that the revised Bill would introduce a system known as Traffic Tech to streamline the enforcement of spot fines for traffic infractions.

    “There is a programme called Traffic Tech, which is the spot fine we are referring to, and it will come immediately after this law is passed. We have removed the part that would have allowed MPs to use sirens, so it will come without that provision. It will also come with the legalisation of okada,” he added.

  • Road crash fatalities see 16% decrease in 1st half of 2023

    Road crash fatalities see 16% decrease in 1st half of 2023

    National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) data indicates a noteworthy decline in road crash fatalities during the first half of 2023. Comparing with the same period last year, there were 214 fewer deaths, reflecting a 16% decrease.

    According to the statistics provided by the NSA, most indicators of road crashes witnessed an average reduction of 11%, excluding injuries, which saw a decrease of 2.5%.

    According to a newspaper report by Daily Graphic dated July 13, 2023, the total number of vehicles involved in road crashes dropped from 13,248 in the first half of 2022 to 11,763 this year.

    Additionally, incidents of pedestrian knockdowns decreased from 1,356 last year to 1,205 this year.

    While acknowledging the reduced road crash numbers, the Director-General of the NRSA, David Osafo Adonteng, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to further reduce these incidents.

    Adonteng stressed that collective responsibility and a positive attitude from the public are crucial to achieving a significant reduction in road crashes, injuries, and fatalities.

    He expressed appreciation to stakeholders such as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, and the media for their respective roles in law enforcement and public education, which have contributed to the improved road safety situation in the country.

    According to the NRSA boss, his outfit will intensify its existing initiatives, particularly the ‘Stay Alive’ campaign, to address road safety challenges. He urged drivers to prioritize passenger safety by strictly adhering to road traffic regulations and ensuring the proper maintenance of their vehicles.

    Analyzing the statistics further, private vehicles accounted for the largest proportion of vehicles involved in crashes, representing 46 percent. Commercial vehicles followed at 32 percent, while motorcycles had the lowest proportion at 22 percent.

    The data also revealed that the proportions of commercial, private, and motorcycle crashes decreased by 15.02 percent, 7.53 percent, and 6.95 percent, respectively, compared to the same period last year (2022).

    Regarding the regional distribution of crashes and fatalities, the Greater Accra Region recorded the highest number of crashes (2,886) and fatalities (231). The Ashanti Region followed with 1,619 crashes and 194 deaths.

    Although the Eastern Region ranked third in the number of crashes with 711 incidents, it ranked second in terms of fatalities with 196 deaths. The Upper East, Bono East, and Western regions experienced an increase in deaths during the first half of 2023, with percentages of 75 percent, 20.3 percent, and 14.8 percent, respectively, compared to the same period in 2022.

    The Northeast Region remained unchanged, while the remaining regions witnessed decreases in road crash fatalities, with the Oti Region reporting the highest percentage decrease of 60 percent.

  • Man arrested for impersonating police officer

    Isaac Osei, 28, has been arrested by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Awutu Bereku Police Command for posing as a police officer.

    He was arrested on Tuesday during routine checks by the police on the Accra Winneba Highway, heading towards Winneba from Kasoa in a Kia Saloon vehicle.

    Police sources said Osei claimed he was a police officer but when he was asked to provide his documents, he could not do so.

    The police officers on duty became suspicious and requested he stepped down from the vehicle and when his uniform was inspected, it was detected it bore the name ‘Laryea’.

    Man arrested for impersonating police officer

    The suspect immediately removed some SIM cards from his phone and chewed them before the police could begin the interrogation.

    He later confessed he was not an officer and that the uniform belonged to a friend who is a police officer.

    He is currently assisting the police in their investigations at the Awutu Bereku police station.

    Source: myjoyonline

  • 1,443 persons died through road crashes between January to July 2022 MTTD

    For a period of seven months, 1,443 people have lost their lives through road crashes, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has revealed.

    According to the MTTD, between January and July 2022, the Ghana police service record about 886 road carnages with 9,218 people surviving with several degree of injures.

    Speaking to Citi News after the launch of the GPRTU App, Director of Operations for MTTD, Supt. Dr. Samuel Sasu Mensah said, despite the alarming figures, the country has recorded a marginal decrease in both fatalities and injuries.

    He is optimistic that the number of road crashes can be brought to it barest minimum if motorists drive cautiously.

    “From January to July 2022, we had 886 cases being reported to the police and out of this, those who were killed were 1,443 and those who got injured were 9,218. However, we have a marginal decrease in both fatalities and injuries. So as we progress in the year, we hope that, through good practices by the drivers, road crashes being recorded in the country will be reduced.”