Former Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Justice Yaw Amegashie, has backed the TraffiTech-GH initiative, describing it as a positive step towards tackling indiscipline on Ghana’s roads.

He believes the technology-driven system will encourage motorists to obey traffic regulations, knowing that violations can be detected and recorded without depending solely on human intervention.

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Speaking in an interview with media personality Kafui Dey on his recent YouTube vlog, Amegashie said the initiative would make it harder for motorists to manipulate enforcement or negotiate their way out of traffic offences.

“It is a step in the right direction. At least, it remains a human factor in dealing with the issue, and once the technology and information come to you, you will know that it is not something that is manipulated by anybody; it is technology, so you cannot dispute what you did,” he said.

He added that reducing human involvement in detecting and processing traffic offences would improve confidence in the system.

“Once it eliminates the human factor, then you are sure that the result or the expectations (of the TraffiTech) will work,” he added.

However, the former DVLA boss called for an assessment of the initiative after its implementation to determine whether it is delivering the expected results.

He suggested that the authorities conduct an evaluation within two to three months to measure its impact on motorists' behaviour and identify areas that may need improvement.

“I am happy with it. Let us make an analysis in about two or three months and see what the impact is, and maybe we will become more disciplined than we are now,” he noted.

TraffiTech-GH is an automated traffic law enforcement initiative introduced by the Ghana Police Service to improve compliance with road traffic regulations and reduce road crashes.

The system uses cameras and other monitoring equipment to detect offences, including speeding and running red lights.

The recorded violations are subsequently reviewed before electronic notices are issued to the owners of the vehicles involved.

NA/BAI