TraffiTech system will not replace police visibility, ACP Obeng says

ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), has clarified that the introduction of the TraffiTech-GH system does not mean the police will disappear from the roads. The technology-driven traffic enforcement system uses cameras and other digital tools to monitor traffic and penalize offenders, but ACP Obeng emphasized that police officers will continue to be physically present on the roads for various critical tasks.

He stated that police visibility would remain necessary as there were situations that could not be effectively handled by cameras or digital tools. Police officers would still be required to respond to road crashes, manage traffic around accident scenes, and ensure injured individuals received assistance. Additionally, certain provisions under the road traffic laws would continue to necessitate the physical presence of police officers.

ACP Obeng also mentioned that while the digital enforcement system would reduce the need for physical stops for certain traffic offenses, it would still allow police to gather evidence of violations and interact with motorists without necessarily stopping them on the road. The overall goal of the TraffiTech-GH system is to create a safer and more resilient road environment, encouraging motorists to be more conscious of their behavior and ultimately prevent avoidable traffic violations, crashes, deaths, and injuries.