Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the state cabinet has approved a standard operating procedure (SOP) to regulate the use of beacons, flashers, sirens, tinted glasses and similar equipment in official vehicles. He said the SOP will clearly outline which officials are authorised to use sirens and beacons and who may use tinted glasses or flashers. The cabinet agreed on the need for strict regulation to prevent misuse.
According to officials, the proposal was thoroughly discussed in the Cabinet meeting, where members expressed a strong consensus on the need for a robust mechanism to prevent misuse of these vehicle features. The move is intended to bring uniformity, accountability, and transparency to the use of special equipment in government vehicles.
The government noted that the new SOP will serve as a guideline to monitor and regulate the deployment of these devices, curb arbitrary usage, and reinforce proper protocol in line with administrative and public safety standards. The step reflects the state administration’s broader effort to ensure discipline, transparency, and adherence to rules in official transport management.