A person stopped by police can record for evidence – NRSA
Kwame Koduah Atuahene, Director of Regulations, Inspections and Compliance at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), says motorists stopped by the police during traffic-related interactions have the right to record the encounter on their mobile phones, and such recordings may be admissible as evidence in court.
Kwame Koduah Atuahene, the Director of Regulations, Inspections and Compliance at the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has clarified that motorists stopped by the police during traffic-related interactions can legally record the encounter on their mobile phones. These recordings may be admissible as evidence in court if a dispute arises between the motorist and the police officer.
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Law on August 16, Mr Atuahene advised motorists to be aware of their rights during such interactions and to continue documenting the encounter if they suspect improper behavior by the officer. He urged the authorities to ensure the security of technology used for traffic enforcement and to inform the public about official traffic violation notifications to prevent fraudsters from sending fake messages and malicious links under the guise of traffic enforcement notices.
By increasing the use of recorded and automated evidence, Mr Atuahene believes the enforcement of road traffic laws could improve, and the integrity of cases before the courts could be strengthened.
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