President John Dramani Mahama has urged motorists across Ghana to comply with road speed limits to avoid penalties under the newly introduced TraffiTech-GH traffic enforcement system, stressing that drivers who obey traffic regulations have nothing to fear.
President Mahama made the remarks in Antigua ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), where he defended the introduction of the technology as an important measure to reduce road accidents and improve road safety in Ghana.
According to the President, motorists can avoid fines simply by observing the legally prescribed speed limits, particularly the 50km/h maximum speed limit in built-up areas.
He emphasised that even when roads are in good condition, drivers must remain within the approved speed limits to prevent speeding violations.
“If it is too expensive, then do not speed, and so there is a solution to that. The maximum speed in town is 50km/h. However good the road is, you do the 50km/h. If you do that, you are fine, and you will not have to pay anything,” President Mahama stated.
TraffiTech-GH System Targets Speeding and Road Traffic Violations
The TraffiTech-GH system, introduced by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service on November 1, uses advanced surveillance cameras and digital technology to identify motorists who violate traffic regulations.
Speeding is the initial target of the technology, which forms part of broader efforts to strengthen traffic law enforcement, promote responsible driving and reduce road crashes across the country.
However, the introduction of the automated traffic monitoring system has generated considerable public debate, with some motorists questioning whether the government should have prioritised road infrastructure improvements before implementing the technology.
Critics have raised concerns about deteriorating road conditions, malfunctioning traffic lights, inadequate road markings and missing traffic signs, arguing that these challenges also contribute to road accidents.
Some driver unions have further expressed opposition to the system and threatened industrial action over its implementation.
Mahama Defends Speed Camera Enforcement in Ghana
Despite the concerns, President Mahama maintained that poor road conditions should not serve as an excuse for motorists to disregard established speed limits.
He pointed to countries such as the United Kingdom, where speed cameras are widely used to monitor motorists and enforce road traffic regulations.
The President’s comments reinforce the government’s position that TraffiTech-GH is intended to improve road safety, discourage reckless driving and reduce speeding-related accidents.
Motorists are therefore being encouraged to familiarise themselves with Ghana’s road traffic regulations and comply with speed limits to avoid traffic fines and other legal consequences.
Source: newsthemegh.com