Police warn against coloured flashing lights on vehicles

The Police High Command has issued a strong warning to campaign managers and organisers of motorcades, as well as supporters of all political parties that fitting vehicles with green, orange or other coloured flashing lights constitutes a breach of the Road Traffic Act.

The warning comes against the background that in the past, coloured lights have been observed on vehicles affiliated with political parties.

According to the police, the breach is a serious issue, as it risks allowing criminals to deceive members of the public by impersonating the police, the Jamaica Fire Brigade and/or ambulances.

The police have also used the opportunity to remind other motorists that the use of coloured lights is strictly forbidden.

The JCF says its Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch will be enforcing this and all other aspects of the Road Traffic Act, and any breaches detetcted will be prosecuted.

All persons are urged to cooperate fully as the police work to keep all Jamaicans safe.

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