The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) announced on Saturday that it is fully prepared to roll out the TraffiTech‑GH digital traffic enforcement system on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Cameras will be mounted on police vehicles and on tripods to detect speeding and automatically issue electronic violation notices to registered vehicle owners.
ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, MTTD’s Director of Education, Research and Training, said all preparations had been completed. He explained that the new system will allow police to gather evidence digitally without stopping drivers, impounding vehicles or taking them to police stations and motor courts.
Under the scheme, captured footage will be processed by MTTD and sent to vehicle owners via text message. The message will include a link to view the video evidence, showing the date, time and location of the alleged offence. Owners will have 14 days to decide whether to pay the fine or contest the charge in court.
Obeng noted that the system will initially target speeding offences of 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on highways and 100 km/h on motorways. He emphasized that TraffiTech‑GH is designed specifically for speeding and will operate alongside existing manual enforcement, with a plan to reduce roadside arrests using handheld radar guns.
Transport stakeholders were consulted and a public education campaign was carried out ahead of the rollout. Many operators welcomed the digital process, citing the convenience of avoiding arrests and court visits. The announcement comes amid a threat by commercial transport operators to suspend services nationwide from November 1 in protest against the planned implementation of the system.
