The Ghana Police Service has clarified that vehicle owners whose vehicles are repeatedly captured for speeding under the TraffiTech-GH system will not have their driving licences automatically revoked. According to ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Directorate (MTTD), vehicle owners will instead be required to pay the applicable fines for each time they violated the law. This clarification aims to address concerns surrounding the implementation of TraffiTech-GH.
ACP Obeng explained that Ghana's current legal framework does not provide for automatic revocation of driving licences for speeding offences. He stated that motorists who are worried about receiving multiple electronic speeding tickets leading to the loss of their driving licences, as practised in some other countries, should understand that this is not the case in Ghana. The police are working to educate the public about the consequences of repeated speeding violations under the existing legal framework.
The TraffiTech-GH system detects and processes speeding offences within three minutes, capturing violations and processing evidence before sending an Electronic Notice of Violation to the vehicle owner's registered phone number. ACP Obeng said notifications are delivered through the official GPS-MTTD sender ID. The system aims to create a sense of apprehension among vehicle owners and encourage voluntary compliance with speed limits.
To strengthen enforcement, some cameras have been installed in unmarked vehicles deployed to areas where speeding remains a major concern. ACP Obeng disclosed that this approach is intended to improve compliance with road traffic regulations and promote safer driving behaviour. The use of unmarked vehicles is part of a broader strategy to enhance road safety in Ghana.
Vehicle owners who receive multiple speeding tickets will be required to pay the applicable fines for each offence. ACP Obeng used an example to illustrate this point, stating that if a vehicle owner receives 100 speeding tickets, they will be required to pay 100 times. This approach is designed to hold vehicle owners accountable for their vehicles' speeding offences.
The implementation of TraffiTech-GH has raised concerns among motorists, with some worrying about the potential consequences of repeated speeding violations. ACP Obeng's clarification aims to alleviate these concerns and promote understanding of the system's operation. The police are working to ensure that vehicle owners comply with road traffic regulations and promote safer driving behaviour.
The Ghana Police Service is committed to enhancing road safety through the effective implementation of TraffiTech-GH and other initiatives. ACP Obeng's statement underscores the importance of public education and awareness in promoting compliance with road traffic regulations. The police will continue to work with stakeholders to promote safer driving behaviour and reduce the incidence of speeding offences.
Key points
- Vehicle owners will not face automatic licence revocation for repeated speeding offences under the TraffiTech-GH system.
