Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has urged motorists to adhere to prescribed speed limits to avoid fines under the newly introduced TraffiTech-GH system. He emphasized that drivers who obey traffic regulations have nothing to fear. The system aims to curb speeding and reduce road accidents. President Mahama made these remarks in Antigua ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
The TraffiTech-GH system was introduced by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service on November 1. High-technology cameras have been deployed to capture traffic violations, focusing initially on speeding offences. President Mahama stressed that motorists can avoid fines by observing applicable speed limits. He cited the example of a maximum speed limit of 50km/h in towns, ensuring that drivers who adhere to this limit will not incur penalties.
The rollout of TraffiTech-GH has faced opposition from some motorists and driver unions. They argue that the government should first address poor road conditions and infrastructure challenges, including faulty traffic lights, inadequate road markings, and missing road signs. Some transport operators have even threatened industrial action over the system. President Mahama dismissed the suggestion that road infrastructure deficiencies should delay the enforcement of speed limits.
President Mahama cited the use of speed cameras in countries such as the United Kingdom as an example of how technology can support road safety. He emphasized that if motorists find the fines too expensive, they should simply not speed. The President's comments come amid ongoing concerns over the implementation of the automated traffic enforcement system.
The introduction of TraffiTech-GH is part of efforts to reduce road accidents in Ghana. According to President Mahama, the technology will help to promote road safety and reduce the number of accidents on the country's roads. He encouraged motorists to comply with traffic regulations, ensuring a safer driving environment for all.
The Ghana Police Service has deployed high-technology cameras to capture traffic violations under the TraffiTech-GH system. The initial phase of the programme focuses on speeding offences, with plans to expand to other traffic violations in the future. President Mahama emphasized that the system is designed to promote road safety, not to punish motorists.
President Mahama's comments on TraffiTech-GH have been met with mixed reactions from the public. While some have welcomed the initiative as a step towards promoting road safety, others have expressed concerns over the potential impact on motorists. The President has urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations, emphasizing that those who do so have nothing to fear.
Key points
- President Mahama advises motorists to obey speed limits to avoid fines under TraffiTech-GH.
- The TraffiTech-GH system aims to curb speeding and reduce road accidents in Ghana.
- The rollout of TraffiTech-GH has faced opposition from some motorists and driver unions.
