The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of Ghana's Police Service has issued more than 10,000 cautions to motorists for overspeeding during the trial phase of the Traffitech-GH enforcement system. This was disclosed by Director of Research, Training, and Education at the MTTD, ACP Alexander Obeng, on Adom TV's The Big Agenda. The trial phase was initiated after the system's official launch by Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno on September 15, 2026.
Traffitech-GH is an automated traffic enforcement system that utilizes roadside cameras, sensors, and mobile devices to detect and capture images or videos of road traffic violations. The system is set to become operational nationwide from October 1, 2026. ACP Obeng explained that the equipment will be deployed at selected points on major roads, targeting key offences such as overspeeding. The system will automatically capture motorists who exceed the prescribed speed limit.
Once a motorist is captured by the system, an electronic notice indicating the offence and applicable fine will be sent to the offender's mobile phone. ACP Obeng stated that motorists who receive the notice have up to 15 days to either challenge the notice or pay the prescribed fine. Failure to comply within the stipulated period will attract an additional penalty. The MTTD is currently engaging motorists and educating them on how the system works ahead of its full implementation.
According to ACP Obeng, the automated enforcement system is expected to contribute significantly to improving road safety and encouraging motorists to comply with speed limits. The system aims to promote a culture of road safety and reduce the number of accidents caused by overspeeding. The MTTD is confident that Traffitech-GH will be an effective tool in enforcing traffic regulations and reducing the risk of accidents on Ghana's roads.
The Traffitech-GH system is part of a broader effort to leverage technology to improve road safety in Ghana. The Ministry of Interior has introduced a digital system to check road traffic violations, which is expected to complement the Traffitech-GH system. The use of technology is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of traffic enforcement in Ghana.
ACP Obeng also warned that repeat traffic violations captured under Traffitech-GH could lead to licence revocation. He emphasized that the system is designed to promote a culture of compliance with traffic regulations and to deter motorists from engaging in reckless behaviour. The MTTD is committed to ensuring that the system is implemented fairly and effectively.
The implementation of Traffitech-GH is a significant step towards improving road safety in Ghana. With its nationwide rollout scheduled for October 1, 2026, the system is expected to have a positive impact on road safety and traffic management. The MTTD's efforts to educate motorists on the system and its operations are crucial to ensuring a smooth transition to the new enforcement system.
Key points
- Over 10,000 speeding cautions issued during Traffitech-GH trial
- Traffitech-GH to become operational nationwide from October 1, 2026
- Repeat traffic violations under Traffitech-GH could lead to licence revocation
