Friday, 10 July

Police intercept 188 vehicles in Kumasi crackdown on illegal sirens and traffic offences

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The Ghana Police Service has intensified enforcement against the unauthorised use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, improvised headlamps, and the unlawful use of road shoulders and verges in the Ashanti Region.

The special operation was carried out by the Ashanti Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) at the Airport Roundabout and Santasi Roundabout in Kumasi, with support from the Central MTTD in Accra and a team from the Police National Headquarters.

According to the Police, 188 vehicles were intercepted during the exercise for various traffic offences.

Officers removed and seized unauthorised devices and improvised headlamps found on the vehicles, while the affected drivers were educated on the Road Traffic Regulations and cautioned to comply with the law.

The Ghana Police Service said similar enforcement exercises will be conducted across the country as part of efforts to promote discipline, safety and order on the nation's roads.

Source: classfmonline.com