Ghana Police Service launches TraffiTech-GH digital traffic system

The Ghana Police Service has officially launched TraffiTech-GH, an automated digital enforcement system designed to transform traffic management across the country. Commencing on November 1, 2026, the initiative, led by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), utilizes advanced surveillance cameras to detect speeding violations in real-time. This rollout marks a strategic shift toward technology-driven policing, aiming to improve road safety and reduce the frequency of physical roadside stops by officers.

Under the new system, digital cameras mounted on police vehicles and tripods will capture footage of vehicles exceeding legal speed limits. Once a violation is recorded, the system automatically generates an electronic notice that is sent to the vehicle owner via text message. These notifications include specific details of the offense and video evidence, providing transparency for the motorist. Following the receipt of a notice, vehicle owners are granted a 14-day window to either pay the prescribed fine or contest the charge.

Director of the MTTD, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, emphasized that the system is a critical intervention to curb the high rate of road traffic casualties, noting that excessive speeding is a primary contributor to fatal accidents in Ghana. To guide motorists, the police have clarified the applicable speed limits: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on highways, and 100 km/h on motorways. ACP Obeng stated that the enforcement will initially focus on high-risk locations and zones prone to road crashes to maximize the impact on public safety.

Despite the technological advancement, the launch has met with resistance from some sectors of the transport industry. Commercial transport operators have expressed concerns about the automated system and threatened to suspend services in protest. However, the MTTD has confirmed it is proceeding with the rollout as planned, following an extensive period of stakeholder engagement and public education. The transition into full enforcement will follow an initial phase of warnings intended to help motorists adapt to the new automated oversight.