The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to disregard a flyer in circulation on social media on the use of AirPods and earphones while driving.
Attached below is a copy of a police statement setting the records straight
POLICE URGE PUBLIC TO DISREGARD FALSE FLYER ON USE OF AIRPODS AND EARPHONES WHILE DRIVING
The Ghana Police Service would like to urge the public to disregard a flyer circulating on social media, purporting to be a public safety announcement from the Service, and claiming, among other things, that the use of AirPods, earphones, or other audio devices while riding or driving is prohibited under the law.
The Service wishes to clarify that the flyer is not a communication of the Ghana Police Service. The Service has neither issued nor authorised the said publication; and our Cybercrime Unit is working on tracing those behind the false publication.
The Service, however, wishes to remind motorists and other road users that any activity or device that distracts them or compromises their attention, hearing, control of the vehicle or awareness of surrounding traffic can pose a serious risk to road safety. Motorists and riders should therefore endeavour to avoid distractions and exercise maximum care while on the road.
The Service further urges all motorists, motorcyclists and other road users to familiarise themselves with and comply fully with the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519) and all other applicable road traffic laws. Compliance with these regulations is essential to reducing road crashes and protecting lives. (A copy of the relevant provision is attached for ease of reference).
The Ghana Police Service entreats the public to rely on official Police communication channels for information on road traffic regulations and other public safety matters.
The Service remains committed to enforcing road traffic laws fairly and professionally while working with all stakeholders to promote safety on our roads.
