The Ghana Police Service will begin full enforcement of traffic offences through its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026.

The system will allow the police to use cameras and Personal Data Assistant (PDA) devices to detect traffic offences, with motorists receiving electronic notices instead of relying solely on roadside enforcement.

Here are the key things to know about the programme:

1. Full enforcement of TRAFFITECH-GH will begin on October 1, 2026.

The programme follows months of pilot operations and the passage of new legislation providing the legal basis for its implementation.

2. How will traffic offences be detected?

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Police Service will use cameras and PDA devices to detect traffic offences.

The equipment being deployed includes 20 in-vehicle cameras, more than 300 motorcycles, 30 handheld cameras and 200 data assessment devices.

3. Will every detected offence result in a fine?

Detected offences will first be reviewed before an Electronic Notice of Violation (ENV) is issued.

According to the police, the notice will contain details of the offence committed and the prescribed fine.

4. How will motorists receive the notices?

Electronic Notices of Violation will be sent to vehicle owners or drivers through SMS.

The notices will also provide information on the offence, penalty and payment instructions.

5. How long will motorists have to pay?

Fines must be paid electronically through the Ghana.gov platform within 14 days.

The police have warned that failure to pay could result in the offender being tracked by security agencies.

6. Who will be responsible if someone else was driving?

The registered owner of a vehicle will remain liable for a traffic violation, regardless of who was driving the vehicle when the offence occurred.

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This means vehicle owners may receive and be required to deal with violations recorded against their vehicles even when they were not behind the wheel.

7. Can a motorist challenge a traffic violation?

A driver who wishes to contest a notice in court must lodge the contest online within 14 days of the notice being issued.

8. Is TRAFFITECH-GH a completely new programme?

TRAFFITECH-GH has already been tested during a pilot phase.

In March 2026, MTTD Director Alexander Kweku Obeng said about 120,000 caution notices had been issued between 2024 and 2025 during the pilot phase.

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe also said in March that the MTTD had begun issuing SMS cautions to offenders while preparations for full implementation continued.

Police to fully implement automated traffic enforcement system from October 1

9. What is the legal basis for the programme?

The October 1, 2026, rollout is backed by the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025, and the accompanying Road Traffic Regulations, 2026.

The two pieces of legislation were also covered during a national sensitisation programme ahead of the rollout.

10. Which agencies are involved?

The Ghana Police Service is implementing TRAFFITECH-GH in partnership with several agencies, including the National Road Safety Authority, National Insurance Commission, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority and Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission.

About 1,000 MTTD personnel have been trained nationwide for the programme.

11. Why is the police introducing the programme?

According to the Police Service, TRAFFITECH-GH forms part of measures to address indiscipline on Ghana’s roads and improve compliance with road traffic laws and regulations.

The police say it expects the rollout to contribute to safer roads and help reduce crashes and casualties.

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