Disregard False Flyer On Use Of Airpods, Earphones While Driving

The Ghana Police Service has disowned a flyer circulating on social media claiming that the use of AirPods, earphones and other audio devices while driving or riding is prohibited under Ghanaian law.

In a statement, the Service said the publication was not an official communication and had neither been issued nor authorised by the Ghana Police Service.

The Police said its Cybercrime Unit has begun efforts to trace the persons behind the false publication, and urged the public to disregard the flyer.

The Service, however, cautioned motorists, motorcyclists and other road users against activities or devices that could distract them or affect their attention, hearing, control of their vehicles or awareness of surrounding traffic.

It urged road users to exercise maximum care and avoid distractions while driving or riding, stressing the importance of compliance with the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519), and other applicable road traffic laws.

The Police further encouraged the public to rely on its official communication channels for accurate information on road traffic regulations and other public safety matters.

The Service said it remains committed to enforcing road traffic laws fairly and professionally while working with relevant stakeholders to improve road safety and reduce crashes.

Read full statement below:

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.