Obinim fined GHS1,200 for using strobe lights, sirens on his Land Cruiser
Crime
Land Cruiser with strobe lights
The Akropong magistrate court on Wednesday, 2 February 2022, fined Bishop Daniel Obinim and his driver, Mr Eric Kofi Agyeman, GHS1,200 for fitting strobe lights and sirens on his private vehicle.
The attention of the police was drawn to a video in which a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GR 5150 – 22 was captured fitted with strobe lights and a siren contrary to road traffic regulations 74 (1) of Road Traffic Regulation 2012 LI 2180.
The police said its investigations, after reviewing the footage, led to the arrest of the driver and Bishop Obinim.
The two were arraigned today.
Further, the court ordered them to remove all unapproved strobe lights and sirens on the vehicle.
Under the supervision of the police, the strobe lights and sirens were removed and retained by the police.
The police has appealed to car owners to stop fixing strobe lights and sirens on their cars.
The police said car owners who flout the law will be prosecuted.
Trending News
Driver, another in critical condition after accident on Ho-Accra Highway
11:14
Foreign Affairs Ministry strengthens security frameworks to tackle global challenges
08:28
Violence erupts at Bawku during SHS peace ceremony
10:23
Management of Ho FM pays tribute to Mama Agblatsu III, signs book of condolence
22:55
Ablakwa urges Diplomatic Missions to treat Ghanaian visa applicants with dignity
08:18
Ghana marks 77th anniversary of the 1948 Christianborg crossroads shooting on Friday
09:00
Your record on dumsor is abysmal unlike Akufo-Addo who kept the light on - Minority to Mahama
15:09
Ablakwa commends diplomats for historic attendance at Mahama’s swearing-in
08:11
Defence Minister engages in diplomatic efforts to strengthen Ghana’s security architecture
08:30
Mahama underperformed in his 1st term while Akufo-Addo over-performed - Minority
15:00
