TraffiTech-GH goes live as MTTD rolls out camera-based speeding checks

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) is poised to launch the TraffiTech-GH digital traffic enforcement system on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Cameras will be utilized to detect speeding offences, with electronic notices subsequently sent to vehicle owners' phone numbers. Director of Education, Research and Training, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, stated that preparations have been finalized for the initial rollout, which will specifically target high-risk locations for road crashes.

Under the system, cameras mounted in police vehicles and on tripods will capture vehicles exceeding speed limits. The MTTD will process the footage and issue electronic violation notices to registered vehicle owners. These notices will include a GPS identifier, GPS MTTD, and a link to video evidence detailing the incident's date, time, and location. Vehicle owners will have 14 days to either pay the fine or contest the allegation in court.

The digital system aims to streamline evidence gathering, avoiding the need for driver stops, vehicle impoundments, or transport to police stations and motor courts. The initial enforcement will concentrate on speeding violations: 50km/h in towns, 90km/h on highways, and 100km/h on motorways. ACP Obeng emphasized that TraffiTech-GH is exclusively for addressing speeding and will coexist with the existing manual enforcement of other traffic offenses.

Commercial transport operators have expressed opposition, threatening nationwide service suspensions from November 1. However, ACP Obeng noted that MTTD has engaged with stakeholders and conducted public education sessions. Some operators have welcomed the digital approach, as it would spare drivers the inconvenience of arrests and court appearances. The system is anticipated to commence operations on the rollout date, with speeding enforcement serving as the initial focus.