In a letter shared by GhOne and sighted by GhanaWeb, the presidency placed a ban on the use of siren vehicles by Ministers, deputy ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). In the statement, President Akufo-Addo warned his appointees to adhere to the rules on use of sirens or risk prosecution. In 2017, the police issued a statement announcing a crackdown on the illegal use of sirens. 2180 provides that … a person shall not fit on a motor vehicle a warning appliance other than a type approved by the Licensing Authority (DVLA). List of entities permitted to install and use sirens1. a government vehicle used for official purposes by the Head of State 2. a Police vehicle 3. a motor vehicle used by the Fire Service 4. a motor vehicle used as an ambulance by a hospital or clinic 5. a motor vehicle used by other recognized Government security agencies 6. a bullion vehicle registered by the Licensing Authority.
