Freetown, 29 September 2026 – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), through its Traffic Management and Road Safety Department, has embarked on an operation to remove unauthorised artificial and decorative lights from vehicles operating in central Freetown.
The operation is aimed at promoting road safety, ensuring compliance with traffic regulations and reducing the risk of road traffic accidents caused by the improper use of artificial and decorative lights on vehicles.
During the exercise, Traffic Police personnel are targeting vehicles fitted with unauthorised lights that could distract other road users, impair the vision of drivers and create hazardous conditions on the roads.
The Sierra Leone Police is urging motorists to comply with traffic regulations and refrain from installing unauthorised lighting devices on their vehicles.
The SLP further encourages all road users to prioritise safety, exercise caution and cooperate with Traffic Police personnel as they continue to enforce road safety regulations in the interest of public safety.
SLP Media Team
