Two Men Arrested After Illegal Blue Lights Found On Private Vehicle In Centurion

Two men, including a Mozambican national, have been arrested after police allegedly uncovered illegal blue lights fitted to a private vehicle during a roadblock in Centurion.

The suspects, aged 40 and 49, are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 6 July 2026, on charges linked to the unlawful possession and installation of blue lights.

Illegal Blue Lights Found During Roadblock, Suspect Arrested

The illegal blue lights were discovered during a police roadblock in the Wierdabrug area of Centurion in June. Officers stopped a private vehicle fitted with blue lights and questioned the woman who was driving it.

According to national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the driver informed officers that the vehicle belonged to her husband.

“Further investigation led to the arrest of the 40-year-old owner of the vehicle on Friday, 03 July 2026.”

Mathe said police later arrested a second suspect on Saturday.

“The Mozambican national allegedly fitted the blue lights to the vehicle.”

Illegal Blue Lights On Private Vehicles Are A Criminal Offence

The illegal blue lights case will see both suspects facing charges under Regulations 176 and 185 of the National Road Traffic Regulations. The regulations prohibit the unauthorised installation and use of blue lights on private vehicles.

Mathe said the laws exist to protect the public and safeguard the credibility of law enforcement vehicles.

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“These regulations are in place to protect the public and to preserve the integrity of law enforcement vehicles.”

She warned that criminals continue to misuse blue lights to deceive motorists.

“The illegal use of blue lights has become a serious concern, as criminal syndicates commonly known as the ‘blue light gang’ have used them to impersonate law enforcement officers and rob, hijack and terrorise unsuspecting motorists.”

SAPS Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Blue Lights

SAPS says the illegal blue lights crackdown will continue as authorities target those involved in manufacturing, selling, installing and using unauthorised emergency lights.

Mathe warned that offenders would face legal consequences.

“Anyone found manufacturing, selling, fitting or using unauthorised blue lights will face the full might of the law.”

“SAPS will continue to intensify operations to remove illegal blue lights from South Africa’s roads and ensure that offenders are brought to justice.”

She also encouraged motorists to assist police by reporting suspicious vehicles displaying blue lights.

“Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious vehicles displaying blue lights to the SAPS immediately by calling the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or using the MySAPS app.”