The Zambia Police service says it has noted with great concern the misuse of beacons or sirens by members of the
public on personal motor vehicles.
Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says misuse of beacon or sirens is inconveniencing motorists and other road users.
She says according to provisions of the Road Traffic Act as well as the Zambian High Way Code, only emergency motor vehicles are allowed to be fitted with beacons.
Ms Katongo says emergency vehicles include those used by the Police, Ambulances, Fire Tenders, construction vehicles, Abnormal loads, vehicles carrying dangerous goods, the
military police and RTSA, the Road Transport and Safety
Agency.
She further says it should further be noted that the colour to be used by the categories mentioned is also regulated by law and that such beacons should not be used
on personal motor vehicles.
She has warned that any member of the public disregarding
these provisions will be dealt with in accordance with the
law.
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