A clampdown on the unauthorized use of sirens has resulted in the arrest of thirteen (13) drivers on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway, 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, 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 will no longer include the controversial provision granting Members of Parliament (MPs) and judges the right to use sirens.

This comes after an earlier attempt in July 2024 by the former government to amend the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 (LI 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 Acting Director-General of the NRSA, Abraham Amaliba, the Bill will be reintroduced to Parliament within two months.

He emphasized 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 will introduce spot fines for traffic offenders and also make provisions for the legal recognition of commercial motorcycles (okadas).

“Give me two months and LI 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, which was put in there to protect MPs. That didn’t help the passage of the law. That bill is been worked on so that we will be able to bring about a spot fine,” he stated.

Additionally, he highlighted that the revised bill will 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 will help MPs use a siren so it will come without that included. It will also come with the legalization of Okada,” he added.