Editorial: New Digital Traffic Enforcement Must Not End As Another Launch Ceremony
Motorists across Ghana are expected to stop facing manual routine roadside checks by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) personnel from September 2026, following the introduction of a digital system to detect and enforce more than 47 traffic offences. The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, said cameras and other digital devices would capture violations, including […] The…
Ghana's motorists can soon bid farewell to manual roadside checks by MTTD personnel, thanks to the rollout of a digital traffic enforcement system slated for September 2026. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak outlined that cameras and digital devices will detect over 47 traffic violations, from speeding to expired roadworthiness certificates.
This evidence will be transmitted to a central control room, where police will verify the offense before sending an electronic notice to the offender. The notice will detail the offense, penalty, and payment procedure. The aim is to modernize traffic enforcement, reduce human interactions between motorists and police, and eliminate manual checks for offenses covered by the digital system.
Ghana's National Road Safety Authority reported 2,949 road deaths in 2025, the highest annual figure in 35 years. The Chronicle applauds the Interior Minister's decision, as traffic enforcement has historically relied on physical encounters that can lead to delays, inconvenience, and potential misuse. However, the Chronicle also questions the timeline of another announced system, TraffiTech-GH, which was unveiled in 2023.
Despite being tested that year, TraffiTech-GH has not been operational, with delays attributed to legal framework amendments, DVLA data issues, and integration challenges. The Chronicle emphasizes that merely announcing a system without ensuring its legal backing, reliable databases, electricity, connectivity, maintenance, and trained personnel is insufficient.
Transparency is also crucial; motorists should have access to photographic or video evidence, understand the offense, and have a clear appeals process. The Chronicle advocates for sustained implementation and maintenance of the system, urging all relevant agencies to ensure its continued operation. Ghanaians deserve a traffic enforcement system that works, not just another unfulfilled promise.
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