The Ghana Police Service has announced that it will commence the full implementation of its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026.
The initiative, being implemented through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), is part of efforts by the Police Service to tackle indiscipline on Ghana’s roads, strengthen compliance with road traffic laws and regulations, and contribute to reducing road crashes and related casualties.
In a press release dated September 15, 2026, the Police Service said TRAFFITECH-GH would rely on technology to detect traffic violations and support the enforcement of road traffic regulations.
Under the programme, the Police Service will deploy cameras and Personal Data Assistant (PDA) devices to identify motorists who commit traffic offences.
The detected offences will subsequently be reviewed by the appropriate authorities before enforcement action is taken.
According to the Police, vehicle owners or drivers whose vehicles are detected committing offences will receive Electronic Notices of Violation (ENV) through SMS.
The electronic notice will provide details of the traffic offence detected as well as the prescribed fine applicable to the violation.
The system is therefore expected to reduce reliance on manual traffic enforcement while improving the ability of law enforcement agencies to detect and process traffic violations.
The Ghana Police Service has urged motorists, commercial and private drivers, as well as vehicle owners, to familiarise themselves with and comply strictly with road traffic laws ahead of the commencement of the full implementation.
The Service also called on the public to support TRAFFITECH-GH as part of broader efforts to promote discipline and safety on the country’s roads.
The Police said compliance with traffic regulations would help create safer road conditions and contribute to reducing the number of road traffic crashes and casualties recorded across the country.
The full implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH is scheduled to take effect on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The announcement comes amid continuing concerns over road safety and traffic indiscipline in Ghana, including violations of road traffic regulations by motorists and other road users.
The Police Service said the automated enforcement programme forms part of its broader efforts to ensure that road users adhere to existing laws and regulations.
By 1960news.com
