President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will assess the effectiveness of Ghana’s new TraffiTech-GH traffic enforcement system by comparing monthly road accident statistics with figures recorded during the corresponding months of 2025.
The President said the month-by-month assessment would help determine whether the automated speed monitoring system is reducing road accidents, preventing speeding-related deaths and improving road safety across the country.
Speaking to journalists from the Presidential Press Corps at Jubilee House on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Mahama appealed to Ghanaians to support the implementation of TraffiTech-GH, which officially began enforcing speeding violations on Sunday, November 1.
According to him, each month’s accident figures will be compared with those of the same month in 2025 to establish the system’s impact on road safety.
He expressed confidence that the results would demonstrate the number of lives potentially saved through stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
Mahama explained that the government expects the technology to significantly reduce speeding and encourage motorists to comply with legally prescribed speed limits.
Mahama Defends TraffiTech-GH Over Road Accident Deaths
The President has repeatedly defended the introduction of TraffiTech-GH, arguing that speeding remains a major contributor to road accidents and preventable deaths in Ghana.
During an earlier engagement in Antigua, Mahama told 1957 News that motorists who consider the traffic fines expensive could avoid the penalties by observing speed limits.
He also highlighted the human cost of road accidents, citing figures of 2,151 road traffic deaths in 2025, including 474 pedestrians who were knocked down by vehicles.
He noted that schoolchildren accounted for a significant proportion of pedestrian fatalities.
However, statistics published by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in January 2026 recorded 2,949 road traffic deaths in 2025, representing an 18.2% increase from the 2,494 deaths recorded in 2024.
The NRSA also reported 14,743 road crashes during the year, highlighting the continuing road safety challenges confronting the country.
The President did not provide a specific date for the publication of the first comparative assessment of TraffiTech-GH. November 2026 will be the earliest period available for comparison with November 2025.
Accra Drivers Must Observe 50km/h Speed Limit
Mahama has also reminded motorists that the general speed limit in urban areas, including Accra, is 50 kilometres per hour.
He stressed that drivers operating within towns and cities must comply with the prescribed speed restrictions to avoid traffic violations and penalties under the new enforcement system.
For now, TraffiTech-GH cameras are being used specifically to detect speeding offences.
The President explained that other traffic enforcement features, including red-light violations and illegal parking, have not yet been activated.
He indicated that additional enforcement modules are expected to be introduced in 2027.
Mahama also clarified that concerns raised by transport unions about clearing unauthorised bus stops do not affect the current phase of the programme because the operational cameras are presently focused on monitoring vehicle speeds.
Martin Kpebu Calls for More Public Education on TraffiTech-GH
Meanwhile, private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has urged the Ghana Police Service to consider delaying the full implementation of TraffiTech-GH to allow for additional public education and testing.
Speaking on JoyNews, Kpebu expressed concerns about whether motorists have received adequate information about traffic violations, the procedures for challenging tickets and the evidence required to establish speeding offences.
He argued that more simulations and stakeholder engagement would help build public confidence in the automated traffic enforcement system.
The lawyer believes motorists should clearly understand how the technology operates, how speeding violations are established and the legal options available to people who dispute traffic fines.
His concerns come amid wider discussions about transparency, the reliability of speed detection equipment and the rights of motorists under Ghana’s traffic laws.
Action for Justice Demands Visible TraffiTech-GH Cameras
Civil society organisation Action for Justice has also expressed support for efforts to reduce speeding but questioned the use of traffic cameras that motorists may not easily identify.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 5, and signed by its Executive Secretary, Bright Boadi, the organisation argued that speed cameras should primarily prevent traffic violations rather than catch unsuspecting drivers.
It is therefore calling for all TraffiTech-GH cameras to be clearly visible, with large warning signs installed sufficiently far ahead to allow motorists to reduce their speed.
The organisation has urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) and the National Road Safety Authority to ensure that appropriate warning signs are installed along roads covered by the system.
President Mahama has previously called for warning signs to be provided to improve public awareness.
The NRSA has indicated that cameras will operate on roads where speed-limit signs are already installed and that authorities may consider providing motorists with additional advance notice.
However, Ghana Police Service guidelines on TraffiTech-GH state that there is no legal requirement to announce the location of every speed camera. The absence of a warning sign does not automatically invalidate a recorded speeding offence.
The MTTD has also explained that enforcement cameras may be mounted on police vehicles or tripods rather than installed exclusively at fixed locations.
Police Warn Motorists Against Fake TraffiTech-GH Fine Messages
The Ghana Police Service has advised motorists to verify the authenticity of traffic violation notifications before making payments.
Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director-General of the Police Public Affairs Unit, issued the warning on Thursday amid the rollout of the automated traffic enforcement system.
She explained that genuine TraffiTech-GH violation notifications are sent through the official sender ID GPS-MTTD, rather than ordinary mobile telephone numbers.
Motorists receiving speeding tickets are advised to carefully examine the notification and verify the following details:
- The photograph showing the alleged traffic violation.
- The vehicle’s registration number.
- The location where the offence occurred.
- The date and time of the recorded violation.
- Any accompanying video evidence.
The police have also cautioned motorists against sending traffic fine payments to personal mobile money accounts or telephone numbers.
Drivers who receive suspicious messages should verify them through the appropriate police channels before making any payment.
Motorists Have 14 Days to Pay or Challenge TraffiTech-GH Tickets
Under the police guidelines, vehicle owners have 14 days from the date of receiving a traffic violation notice to either pay the prescribed fine or formally challenge the allegation through the online system.
Motorists who believe that a speeding ticket was issued incorrectly are encouraged to examine the available evidence and follow the official procedure for contesting the penalty.
The Ghana Police Service has provided a dedicated call centre number, 059 692 2402, for motorists seeking clarification or assistance with TraffiTech-GH notifications.
As the government continues implementing the automated traffic enforcement programme, the effectiveness of the system will be assessed through accident statistics, compliance with speed limits and its contribution to reducing road fatalities.
The administration maintains that TraffiTech-GH is intended to improve road discipline, protect pedestrians and reduce preventable deaths on Ghana’s roads.
Source: newsthemegh.com