The National Police Service (NPS) on Friday, October 28, launched a nationwide crackdown on all roads, seeking to impound private, public service vehicles, and motorcycle owners using unauthorised lights.
According to a statement issued by NPS, there are several private vehicles that are using lights which are not approved by traffic laws.
“NPS observes that several private vehicles, public service vehicles, and motorcycle owners have; unlawfully equipped lamps, modified illuminating lights, red lights, opaque rear lights, flashing lights, flickering lights, LED illuminating bars and unauthorized red and blue lights.
“All traffic enforcement officers across the country have been directed to impound and charge motor vehicle/motorcycle owners in accordance with relevant provisions of the law,” read the statement in part.
The use of unlicensed sirens will also be monitored by police during the crackdown.
For Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), NPS stated that traffic officers will be looking for road service and tout service licenses.
“PSV, tour and commercial vehicle owners are advised to ensure their vehicles have valid licences including motor vehicle inspection sticker and PSV badge for the driver and conductor,” read the statement in part.
