Motorists and other road users have been given a breakdown of fines and possible prison terms ahead of the full enforcement of the TRAFFITECH-GH automated traffic enforcement system from Thursday, October 1, 2026.

In a social media post on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, a list of several traffic offences and the corresponding penalties were publishment as part of awareness campaign.

“TRAFFITECH-GH cameras will start full enforcement from 1 October 2026. One penalty unit is GH₵12,” the post stated.

Police to fully implement automated traffic enforcement system from October 1

Among the offences listed is the use of a mobile phone while driving, which attracts a fine of up to GH¢600 and a possible prison term of up to three months.

Drink or drug driving carries a fine ranging from GH¢600 to GH¢2,400, with a possible prison term of up to 40 months.

Jumping a red light attracts a fine between GH¢120 and GH¢360, while street or drag racing and speeding attract fines ranging from GH¢120 to GH¢300, with possible imprisonment of up to 30 days.

Motorists who park in disability bays could be fined up to GH¢300 and face up to eight months in prison, while operating a TV monitor while driving attracts a fine of up to GH¢300 or up to 30 days in prison.

The post also highlighted offences involving commercial transport operators and other road users.

Okada or aboboyaa operators without authorisation could face fines ranging from GH¢600 to GH¢1,200 and up to 24 months in prison, while riders could face fines of GH¢300 to GH¢600 and up to eight months in prison.

Other offences include overcharging passengers, boarding or alighting at unauthorised locations, jaywalking or refusing to use a footbridge, preaching or hawking in a moving vehicle, selling goods on roads or walkways, and washing or repairing vehicles on the road.

For camera-detected violations, the first to third offences attract GH¢120 each, the fourth offence attracts GH¢180, while the fifth attracts GH¢240.

The post cautioned that “a sixth offence within 24 months may lead to court action and licence suspension or revocation for at least 12 months, with retraining and retesting.”

It further stated that “camera notices will be issued to the registered owner of the vehicle.”

The Ghana Police Service has separately confirmed that TRAFFITECH-GH uses cameras and sensors to detect traffic violations and issue Electronic Notices of Violation to vehicle owners.

NA/VPO

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