TrafficTech to issue court notices to speeding motorists based on camera evidence — Police

The Ghana Police Service announced that its new TrafficTech system will enable officers to issue court notices to speeding motorists using evidence captured by cameras and other automated devices. Assistant Commissioner of Police Alexander Kwaku Obeng explained that the system would utilize cameras and other technological tools to detect and document traffic offenses.

Regulation 242 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2020 supports this initiative, which requires the deployment of technological devices for enforcing speed limits. The police are required to use these devices, including cameras and handheld equipment, in key areas such as school zones, densely populated areas, highways, and motorways.

Obeng stated that the system is currently being tested and that all necessary hardware, software, and back-office infrastructure have been procured and are ready for deployment. The Ministry of Transport, along with relevant agencies, will oversee the certification process before the technology becomes fully operational. With this system, the police can pursue vehicle owners and drivers based on evidence captured by the devices, without the need for physical stops and arrests at police stations.