Omanghana
President John Dramani Mahama has defended the rollout of the TraffiTech-GH automated traffic enforcement system, urging motorists to observe speed limits if they want to avoid fines.
Responding to concerns about the cost of penalties, the President said drivers could avoid being fined by complying with the law.
“If it is too expensive, then do not speed,” he said.
Mr Mahama made the remarks in Antigua and Barbuda on the sidelines of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Road Safety Cannot Wait
The President rejected calls for the government to suspend the system until road conditions and related infrastructure have improved.
He said speeding continues to cause deaths and serious injuries on Ghana’s roads, including among children travelling to and from school. He maintained that efforts to enforce speed limits should continue while road improvements are pursued.
Some motorists and transport operators have raised concerns about the cost of fines, road conditions, missing signs and the rollout of the system.
Call for Camera Warning Signs
While supporting the use of the technology, Mr Mahama urged the Ghana Police Service and other officials implementing the program to place signs warning motorists when they are approaching speed cameras.
He said clear notices would help promote transparency as the public adjusts to the system.
The Police Service says some enforcement locations have camera warning signs while others do not. It states that the absence of a warning sign does not invalidate a traffic offence.
How TraffiTech-GH Works
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service began the full rollout of TraffiTech-GH on November 1, 2026, with the initial phase focused on speeding.
Cameras capture suspected violations, which are reviewed before an electronic notice is sent to the registered vehicle owner. Motorists who wish to challenge a notice can begin the contest process within 14 days of its issuance, according to police guidance.
Police guidance generally lists a 50 km/h limit in built-up areas and a 30 km/h limit in areas such as schools and markets. Motorists are expected to observe the applicable limits on the roads they use.
Source: Omanghana
