{
  "id": 17111899,
  "title": "New road traffic regulations: Automated spot fines for 49 offences take effect November 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/new-road-traffic-regulations-automated-spot-fines-for-49-offences",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T19:07:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/new-road-traffic-regulations-automated-spot-fines-for-49-offences-take-effect-november-1/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) announced that automated spot fines for 49 road traffic violations will commence on November 1, 2026, aiming to enhance road safety and enforce traffic laws. ACP Alexander Obeng, the Director of Research, Education, and Planning at the MTTD, revealed during an interview on Asempa FM's Ekosii Sen that the system allows motorists to be penalized for offenses like speeding without the need for arrest and court proceedings. The automated enforcement system, developed in partnership with the road transport union, involves the deployment of cameras and a back-office system to monitor vehicles, especially in high-speed zones. Initially, liability for detected offenses would be assigned to the registered vehicle owner, who would receive evidence of the alleged violation and 14 days to either pay the fine or contest it via an online portal. ACP Obeng stated that the system has been tested for a year and is now set to be rolled out under the new road traffic regulations. He reported a 9.5% decrease in road accidents, with accident reports dropping from 1,108 in September last year to 1,003 in September 2026, indicating the potential impact of the new fines system on road safety.",
  "summary": "The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service says automated spot fines for 49 road traffic offences will take effect on November 1, 2026, as part of efforts to improve road safety and enforce traffic regulations. Director of Research, Education and Planning at the MTTD, ACP Alexander Obeng, said the new […]",
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}