President John Dramani Mahama has urged motorists to observe prescribed speed limits to avoid penalties under the newly introduced TraffiTech-GH system, insisting that drivers who comply with traffic regulations have nothing to fear.

The President said the automated traffic enforcement system was intended to curb speeding and reduce road accidents, stressing that motorists could avoid fines by adhering to the applicable speed limits.

He made the remarks in Antigua ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), amid growing concerns and opposition surrounding the implementation of the system.

According to President Mahama, motorists must take personal responsibility for their driving behaviour, particularly by respecting the maximum speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour in towns and other built-up areas.

“If it is too expensive, then do not speed, and so there is a solution to that. The maximum speed in town is 50km/h. However good the road is, you do the 50km/h. If you do that, you are fine, and you will not have to pay anything,” he said.

TraffiTech-GH was introduced by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service on November 1, with advanced cameras deployed to detect and capture traffic violations.

The initial phase of the system is focused on speeding offences, as authorities seek to use technology to strengthen traffic law enforcement and improve road safety.

However, the rollout has attracted criticism from some motorists and driver unions, who have questioned the timing of the initiative, arguing that government should first address existing road infrastructure challenges.

Among the concerns raised are poor road conditions, malfunctioning traffic lights, inadequate road markings and missing road signs, which they say could affect motorists' ability to comply with traffic regulations.

Some transport operators have also threatened industrial action in protest against the implementation of the automated enforcement system.

Despite the concerns, President Mahama maintained that infrastructure challenges should not serve as an excuse for motorists to disregard speed limits.

He cited countries such as the United Kingdom, where speed cameras are used to monitor motorists and enforce traffic regulations, arguing that technology plays an important role in promoting responsible driving.

The government's position is that compliance with speed limits remains essential to reducing road crashes and protecting lives, with TraffiTech-GH expected to support efforts to improve discipline on Ghana's roads.

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