The Executive Director of CUTS International, Appiah Kusi Adomako, has expressed concerns about the preparedness of urban roads ahead of the planned November rollout of TRAFFITECH-GH. In an interview on Thursday, October 1, 2026, Adomako cited numerous faulty traffic lights and other infrastructure challenges as reasons for the proposed delay. He emphasized that critical road infrastructure must first be addressed before the technology is fully implemented.
TRAFFITECH-GH is a technology expected to improve compliance with road traffic regulations and reduce road crashes. The Ghana Police Service, through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), plans to implement the technology to curb indiscipline on the roads. However, CUTS International is calling for the repair and realignment of displaced traffic lights, restoration of faulty signal heads, trimming of vegetation around traffic infrastructure, and repainting of essential road markings.
Adomako urged the authorities to install clear speed-limit signs before every TRAFFITECH-GH speed camera and at locations where the applicable speed limit changes. He also proposed extending the implementation date from November to January 2027, citing the need for adequate equipment and infrastructure. According to Adomako, one month is not enough to prepare for the implementation, and the focus should be on getting the infrastructure right.
The implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH aims to reduce direct interactions between motorists seeking to avoid penalties and police officers. Adomako noted that the technology could remove the human interaction whereby motorists try to settle with police officers after being stopped for offenses. Instead, the technology will capture offenses, and motorists will be penalized accordingly.
As preparations continue for the November 1 rollout of TRAFFITECH, attention is turning to whether the necessary road infrastructure will be ready to support its implementation. The Police MTTD is intensifying its public education campaign to prepare motorists for the new technology. However, road safety advocates emphasize that effective enforcement must go hand in hand with safer and better-maintained roads.
CUTS International is advocating for a more comprehensive approach to road safety, including sensitization and education of motorists. Adomako suggested that the Department of Urban Roads should focus on fixing broken traffic lights and other infrastructure challenges before implementing the technology. He also recommended that the authorities diversify their sensitization efforts and focus more on social media, community, and town hall meetings.
The proposed delay in implementation is aimed at ensuring that the technology is effective in improving road safety. With the current challenges on urban roads, stakeholders are calling for a more cautious approach to the implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH. The goal remains clear: to reduce road crashes and improve compliance with road traffic regulations.
Key points
- CUTS International urges MTTD to reschedule implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH to January 2027.
- TRAFFITECH-GH aims to improve compliance with road traffic regulations and reduce road crashes.
- Critical road infrastructure must be addressed before implementing TRAFFITECH-GH.
