Chief Inspector Frempong Ayeh of the Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to drivers who install television monitors on their vehicle dashboards.
According to Chief Inspector Frempong Ayeh, Drivers who install TV screens on their dashboards could face imprisonment.
He detailed that in-car entertainment systems are permitted, but placing such devices within the driver’s view violates road safety regulations.
He disclosed that drivers are only allowed to install monitors for the benefit of passengers seated behind them.
Speaking during a radio interview, Chief Inspector Frempong Ayeh stated, “Drivers who install screens or TV monitors on their dashboards commit an offence. While monitors may be installed for passengers seated behind the driver, placing one in the front for the driver’s use is prohibited”.
“You can’t be driving and watching TV at the same time. It is against the law,” he stressed.
“Regulation 189 states that anyone found culpable for such an offence should be arrested and taken to court to be fined 300 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢300, or 30 days’ imprisonment, or both,” he added.
Some Ghanaians reacting to Chief Inspector Frempong Ayeh’s remarks stated, “Newer cars have 10-15″ LCD screens or now panoramic screens. Are they considered illegal? The shit we worry about, people are overtaking on the wrong side, causing accidents, and you are telling us this”.
A netizen added, “Outdated law enforcement, forgetting the technology, wait for nobody but those who can afford it. What about the New Chinese cars you are parading around for marketing purposes? Why don’t you tell the company to stop
Promoting and producing such exotic cars”.
A netizen added, “What do you people want, kraa. So the cars that have the screen should do what about it now? Should they pack their heavy cars home or remove the screens and leave the ports empty no wonder he couldn’t even spell his own name properly”.
“I think he needs to be specific. Fixing a monitor or screen of that sort obstructs your view as a driver, to some extent, and that’s why it’s wrong. Because we have vehicles already manufactured with infotainment systems”, one X user added.
A netizen added, “Have you ever seen the car of a police or Soldier ?
All the things they say we are not allowed to do, they have done them.
Very, very dark tint, screens on dashboards, no stickers on the windshield, etc.
There is so much bitterness in how some of these rules are made”.
A Ghanaian added, “Da interviewer sef no get wisdom kraa. So u no go ask da pertinent question or ask drivers to call in and ask questions. Archaic laws nkoaaa. So the new electric cars with state-of-the-art info systems nu333”.
“Trash. You see the new cars being manufactured now? Chinese EVs have the biggest screens. This law should be amended. It has overstayed its welcome”, an X user noted.
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“It is against the law in Ghana to fix a television monitor or a similar device on the dashboard of a vehicle. Offenders will be liable to a fine of GH¢300 or 30 days’ imprisonment or both.”
— 𝐀𝐒𝐊 (@askghmedia) March 31, 2026
— Chief Inspector Frimpong Ayeh shares pic.twitter.com/RUBzBB02JO