The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) confirmed that TraffiTech, a digital traffic‑enforcement platform, will support rather than supplant the Ghana Police Service’s existing manual operations. Director of Research, Education and Training ACP Alexander Obeng explained that the system will mainly target offences that can be detected remotely, such as speeding, while police officers will continue to intervene in situations that require direct enforcement.
Speaking on the legal‑focused programme A Question of Law on Monday, September 28, ACP Obeng said the technology is intended to strengthen the Police Service’s evidence‑gathering capabilities without necessitating an officer’s presence at every incident. He noted that cameras and other digital tools can sanction motorists for speeding without a stop, and that the system will eventually cover violations such as running red lights, seat‑belt or helmet non‑compliance, mobile‑phone use while driving and operating uninsured or unroadworthy vehicles.
However, Obeng stressed that some traffic situations cannot be handled by automation. Responding to road crashes, assisting injured persons, conducting post‑crash investigations and dealing with vehicles under special circumstances will still require police presence. Suspected drunk driving, for example, necessitates breath tests that only a human officer can administer.
The rollout is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2026, with speeding offences as the first focus. Obeng also mentioned emerging vehicle‑identification technologies, such as radio‑frequency identification (RFID) systems integrated into new number plates, which could further aid the Police in monitoring vehicles without physical stops.
As Ghana modernises its traffic‑enforcement infrastructure, TraffiTech is expected to reduce human interference and improve compliance with road‑traffic regulations while preserving essential manual policing functions.
