The Ghana Police Service has begun nationwide deployment of personnel and surveillance equipment for the TraffiTech-GH electronic traffic enforcement program, effective November 1, 2026. This initiative aims to identify speeding motorists and other traffic infractions, enabling the police to electronically notify vehicle owners of offences captured through an automated surveillance system. The program follows a public warning phase and marks a shift towards active monitoring and prosecution of road traffic violations.
The TraffiTech-GH system uses surveillance cameras installed in police vehicles and mounted on tripods to record motorists exceeding speed limits. Footage is examined by Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) officers, who then transmit electronic infringement notices to vehicle owners via text messages. These notifications include details of the alleged violations, such as the vehicle's registration number, date, time, and location of the incident, as well as a link to video evidence.
According to ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, the police have completed deployment and are prepared to commence full implementation. He emphasized that public education and sensitization activities will continue, but warned motorists against assuming they can disregard speed restrictions without visible police presence. The surveillance infrastructure has been integrated into police vehicles, enabling officers to identify and document speeding violations in various locations.
ACP Obeng reminded drivers of approved speed restrictions: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on highways, and 100 km/h on motorways. He identified excessive speeding as a principal contributor to fatal road crashes and serious injuries in Ghana, accounting for approximately 60% of such incidents. Motorists are urged to exercise restraint, maintain reasonable driving speeds, and comply with traffic regulations to minimize accidents and protect other road users.
As part of the preparations, over 70,000 cautionary notices were distributed to motorists between September 10 and October 31, 2026. This initial period aimed to educate drivers and encourage voluntary compliance with road safety requirements. However, the warning phase has concluded, and the police have moved into a deterrence and enforcement stage under Regulation 242, which provides for automated road traffic offences and associated penalties.
Vehicle owners will receive electronic notifications containing their name, registration details, incident time and location, breached traffic regulation, and corresponding financial penalty. They have 14 days to settle applicable fines. The new operational approach replaces reliance on physical roadside monitoring with technology-driven surveillance, electronic evidence, and automated notification of alleged offences.
The commencement of TraffiTech-GH signals a significant change in the police's approach to traffic regulation. The program aims to reduce road crashes and promote road safety through effective monitoring and enforcement. Motorists are expected to adhere to speed limits and traffic regulations to avoid fines and ensure a safer road environment.
Key points
- The Ghana Police Service has launched the TraffiTech-GH program to electronically monitor and fine speeding motorists from November 1, 2026.
- The program uses automated surveillance systems to identify and document speeding violations, with electronic infringement notices sent to vehicle owners.
- The police aim to reduce road crashes and promote road safety through effective monitoring and enforcement.
