{
  "id": 17975644,
  "title": "Drivers who speed in genuine emergencies can appeal TraffiTech-GH fines – MTTD",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/drivers-who-speed-in-genuine-emergencies-can-appeal-traffitech-gh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T14:40:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/drivers-who-speed-in-genuine-emergencies-can-appeal-traffitech-gh-fines-mttd/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorists who speed to transport a sick individual to a hospital can contest fines issued under the TraffiTech-GH system, provided they possess certified evidence to support their claim, according to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service. During an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, the Director of Education, Research, and Training at the MTTD, clarified that drivers who speed \"out of good faith to save lives\" should not face penalties, but must provide proof of their actions. To contest a fine, motorists can log onto the TraffiTech-GH portal, review the evidence of the alleged offense, and choose to either pay or contest. Those contesting must upload supporting documents. Drivers who prefer in-person contestation can visit one of the MTTD's complaint handling offices, including those in Tema and Accra. They have two weeks to challenge the fine and can choose a convenient time. ACP Obeng also emphasized the importance of yielding to ambulances and other emergency vehicles, stating that no one will be penalized for doing so. Currently, TraffiTech-GH only enforces speed limits, while red-light offenses are still handled manually. Police officers will address any misuse of the system. Drivers should remain vigilant, adhering to the speed limit even when cameras are not visible, and prioritizing their safety and the safety of fellow road users.",
  "summary": "Motorists who break the speed limit while rushing a sick person to hospital can contest a fine issued under the TraffiTech-GH system, as long as they have certified evidence to back their claim, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has said. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Drivers can contest TraffiTech-GH fines with certified evidence",
    "Speeding for legitimate emergencies not penalized",
    "Contestation deadline: two weeks from fine issuance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}