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  "id": 7582563,
  "title": "Police to Roll Out Automated Traffic Enforcement Nationwide from October 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/police-to-roll-out-automated-traffic-enforcement-nationwide-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:47:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/police-to-roll-out-automated-traffic-enforcement-nationwide-from-october-1/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Police Service has announced the nationwide rollout of an automated traffic enforcement program, TRAFFITECH-GH, set to commence on October 1, 2026, according to a statement released through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). The initiative aims to tackle road disrespect and enhance adherence to traffic laws and regulations. Utilizing cameras and Personal Data Assistant (PDA) devices, the system will identify traffic violations and aid in the enforcement of road traffic regulations. Detected offenses will undergo review before the issuance of an Electronic Notice of Violation (ENV) via SMS. This notice will outline the infringement committed and the corresponding fine. The Police Service urges motorists, drivers, and vehicle owners to adhere to road traffic regulations and support the program's implementation, emphasizing the goal of promoting safer roads and mitigating road traffic accidents and casualties.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Police Service will commence full implementation of an automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from 1 October 2026, the Service announced in a statement issued through its Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). According to the statement, the programme is intended to address indiscipline on Ghana’s roads and improve compliance with traffic laws […] The post…",
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        "title": "Ghana Police to activate automated traffic enforcement, TRAFFITECH-GH on October 1, 2026",
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        "published": "2026-09-15T15:20:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Police announce full implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH in October",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/police-announce-full-implementation-of-traffitech-gh-in-october",
        "published": "2026-09-15T15:22:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Police to fully roll out automated traffic enforcement from October 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/police-to-fully-roll-out-automated-traffic-enforcement-from-october-1",
        "published": "2026-09-15T15:44:12.000Z"
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        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Traffic offenders to receive fines by SMS as Police begin camera-based enforcement starting October 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/traffic-offenders-to-receive-fines-by-sms-as-police-begin-camera",
        "published": "2026-09-15T16:02:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Police to begin full implementation of automated traffic enforcement from October 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/police-to-begin-full-implementation-of-automated-traffic-enforcement",
        "published": "2026-09-15T17:25:00.000Z"
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  "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."
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