By Ghana News 
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has issued a strong warning to Members of Parliament regarding the unauthorized use of sirens and police escorts. The legislative warning follows a new Cabinet directive restricting sirened vehicles without official clearance.
Communicating to the House on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Speaker urged lawmakers to respect traffic regulations and set a good example. His directive addresses growing public frustration over road indiscipline and the improper deployment of state security personnel.
The latest executive directive explicitly bans the installation and use of sirens on both private and official vehicles without written authorization. Lawmakers and public officials must obtain formal approval directly from the Minister for the Interior before fitting sirens on their cars.
Furthermore, the regulation strictly prohibits assigning police escort riders to individuals without written clearance from either the Interior Minister or the Inspector General of Police. These strict rules aim to curb the misuse of scarce police resources on public roads.
Speaker Bagbin emphasized that lawmakers must act at all times in full accordance with the Constitution and administrative requirements. He reminded MPs that holding public office does not place anyone above standard traffic management regulations.
Using sirens to beat heavy traffic during peak rush hours creates unnecessary confusion and dangerous accidents for regular motorists. Enforcing equal road rules ensures that state security assets serve true national emergencies rather than private convenience.
Ordinary Ghanaian drivers and commuters have warmly welcomed the firm stance taken by Parliament and Cabinet leadership. For years, citizens complained about private vehicles using illegal flashers and sirens to bypass long traffic queues illegally.
Restricting police escorts restores order on municipal roads and allows traffic officers to focus on core crime prevention duties. The general public expects security agencies to enforce these rules without showing partiality to high-profile politicians.
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