TraffiTech-GH legality questioned as Police stress need for traffic enforcement

The legality of the TraffiTech-GH automated traffic enforcement system has come under scrutiny, as a private legal practitioner raised concerns about its basis in law. This comes from *Current Agenda*, a program titled 'Your Voice, Your Power'. The Ghana Police Service has emphasized the critical role of existing traffic laws in enforcement.

Alexander Kwaku Obeng, the Director of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), highlighted that overspeeding is a leading cause of road traffic deaths in Ghana, accounting for 62 out of every 100 fatalities. He stressed that without the backing of current road traffic laws, the Police would not engage in traffic enforcement.

However, Albert Gyamfi, a private legal practitioner, questioned the legal grounds for the TraffiTech-GH system, stating that it lacks legal support and cannot effectively detect violations or penalize motorists. The TraffiTech-GH initiative employs automated cameras and surveillance equipment to identify traffic violations like speeding and running red lights, aiming to complement traditional enforcement methods and enhance road safety.

The debate on *Current Agenda* underscores the necessity of a clear legal framework for deploying traffic enforcement technology, addressing the urgent need for stricter measures to curb road fatalities.