{"id":52845,"date":"2025-12-04T19:41:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/sierra-leone-police-issues-security-guidelines-for-2025"},"modified":"2025-12-05T17:46:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:46:58","slug":"sierra-leone-police-issues-security-guidelines-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/sierra-leone-police-issues-security-guidelines-for-2025","title":{"rendered":"Sierra Leone Police Issues Security Guidelines for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has released a comprehensive set of regulations for the upcoming festive season, mandating strict curfews on noise and vehicle movement, while outright banning fireworks and unauthorized street gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>In a public notice issued this month, the police outlined measures to ensure peace and security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Key among them is a strict 10:00 p.m. curfew on loud music and noise, enforceable under the Public Order Act of 1965.<\/p>\n<p>The notice explicitly prohibits the firing of guns, rockets, or any fireworks throughout the country. It also bans all street processions, carnivals, and religious street marches without written permission from the Inspector General of Police. Mask devils and masquerades similarly require prior police clearance.<\/p>\n<p>Significant traffic restrictions have been announced. Driving under the influence of alcohol or in unregistered vehicles is prohibited. Furthermore, all vehicles bearing G-Plates or Temporary Vehicle Registration (TVR) are barred from roads after 6:00 p.m. The notice reiterates that commercial motorbikes, known as \u201cOkadas,\u201d are not permitted to operate within Freetown\u2019s Central Business District.<\/p>\n<p>Key points from the notice<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 No loud music or noise after 10.00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 No street processions or carnivals without written approval from the Inspector General of Police.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 No firing of guns, rockets or fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Fireworks are banned nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 No driving under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 No driving of unregistered vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Vehicles with G plates or temporary registration must not operate after 6.00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Vehicles must be used only for their approved purpose.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Okada operations are banned in the Central Business District of #Freetown.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Mask devils and masquerades must have police clearance.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Religious groups need written permission for street processions.<\/p>\n<p>To manage holiday crowds, the SLP will designate parking at Lumley and Aberdeen beaches and will deploy towing vehicles for strict enforcement of traffic and parking rules.<\/p>\n<p>The regulations combine longstanding laws, such as the Public Order Act (1965) and the Road Traffic Act (2007), with specific seasonal directives. The police emphasized that these rules will be rigorously enforced to guarantee public safety.<\/p>\n<p>The notice concluded with seasonal greetings from the Inspector General and the Sierra Leone Police, wishing citizens a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The measures represent a firm stance by authorities to preempt disorder during a period typically marked by widespread celebration and public gatherings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has released a comprehensive set of regulations for the upcoming festive season, mandating strict curfews on noise and vehicle movement, while outright banning fireworks and unauthorized street gatherings. 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