The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has postponed the implementation of the TRAFFITECH-GH Programme, an automated system designed to enforce traffic laws across Ghana.
The programme, which was originally scheduled to begin on October 1, 2026, will now take effect on November 1, 2026.
According to the MTTD, the extension is intended to provide additional time for public education and sensitisation before the automated traffic enforcement system becomes operational.
The announcement was contained in a press release issued in Accra on Tuesday evening.
How TRAFFITECH-GH Will Enforce Traffic Laws
The TRAFFITECH-GH automated traffic enforcement system will use modern technology, including radar, high-tech cameras, sensors and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) devices, to identify motorists and riders who violate road traffic regulations.
The MTTD explained that cameras installed under the programme would capture various traffic offences, including running red lights and exceeding prescribed speed limits.
To ensure accuracy, police personnel will review footage captured by the cameras before any penalty is issued.
The verification process is intended to prevent false traffic penalties and ensure that only motorists and riders found to have committed an offence are sanctioned.
Electronic Traffic Violation Notices
Once an offence has been verified, an Electronic Notice of Violation (ENV) will be sent via SMS to the owner of the vehicle involved.
The electronic notice will contain details of the alleged traffic violation and the applicable fine.
Motorists and riders found liable will be able to pay their fines through the Government of Ghana’s electronic payment platform using the short code *222#, as well as other approved payment channels.
However, drivers and riders who disagree with an alleged offence will have the option to challenge the matter in court.
TRAFFITECH-GH to Improve Road Safety
The MTTD said the automated traffic enforcement programme is expected to contribute to improved road safety in Ghana.
The system is also intended to address persistent road traffic violations, improve compliance with traffic regulations and reduce road crashes caused by dangerous driving.
According to the Police Service, TRAFFITECH-GH will help monitor motorists and riders who repeatedly disregard traffic regulations and contribute to the problem of road indiscipline in Ghana.
The programme is therefore expected to strengthen enforcement of traffic laws and encourage motorists to observe road safety regulations.
Automated System Will Support Police Officers
The MTTD clarified that TRAFFITECH-GH is not intended to replace traditional traffic enforcement carried out by police officers.
Instead, the automated system will complement the work of MTTD personnel by using technology to monitor traffic offences and improve enforcement.
The postponement to November 1, 2026, will allow authorities to intensify public awareness campaigns and educate motorists, riders and other road users about how the new automated traffic enforcement system will operate.
The Ghana Police Service is urging road users to familiarise themselves with traffic regulations and comply with road safety requirements as the country prepares for the implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH.
Source: newsthemegh.com