The Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has called for intensified public education on Ghana’s road traffic regulations as the Ghana Police Service rolls out the TraffiTech-GH digital traffic enforcement system.

The lawmaker has also suggested that the initial implementation of the system should be limited to major roads in the country's capital cities while authorities put the necessary infrastructure in place to support its expansion to other parts of the country.

In a Facebook post, Kennedy Osei Nyarko raised concerns about the level of public awareness of road traffic laws, arguing that many motorists may not be adequately informed about the regulations governing road use in Ghana.

He stressed that road safety education should receive greater attention, noting that motorists need to understand the traffic rules and the consequences of violating them.

"Do you know that it’s a traffic offence to drive below or above the required speed limits on the road? You can actually be arrested and charged for driving below or the approved speed limits but in Ghana some of these road traffic laws are not enforced," he wrote.

The MP expressed support for the introduction of TraffiTech-GH but maintained that more work was needed to ensure that motorists across the country understood and accepted the system.

"I think we don’t do much as a country when it comes to educating the public about road traffic laws or rules in the country. The TrafficTech is good thing but a lot needs to be done to get everyone onboard," he added.

He further proposed a gradual rollout of the technology, beginning with selected major routes in capital cities before extending its coverage nationwide.

"I will suggest we limit its application to some major routes with the capital cities whilst we put all the necessary infrastructure in place to scale it up to cover other roads or areas which needs strict enforcement," he stated.

His comments come as the Ghana Police Service begins implementing TraffiTech-GH, an automated traffic enforcement system designed to improve compliance with road traffic regulations.

The system uses cameras, sensors and other digital monitoring equipment to identify traffic violations, particularly speeding. Evidence captured by the devices is reviewed by the appropriate police authorities before electronic notices of violation are issued to vehicle owners.

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has indicated that the initial phase will focus on speeding offences, particularly at locations identified as prone to road crashes.