The era in Ghana where personnel of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) stop drivers on the road to check the validity of their driving licences and apprehend recalcitrant motorists will soon be a thing of the past.
This follows the government’s introduction of a new digital traffic enforcement system, developed through the Ghana Police Service in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and the Ministry of Transport, to enhance the efficiency of road traffic law enforcement.
Dubbed “TraffiTech‑GH,” the system is designed to improve road safety nationwide. It uses advanced cameras and sensors to automatically capture audiovisual evidence of vehicles that violate traffic regulations.
This development came to light when the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, visited the NRSA and the TraffiTech‑GH facility to assess the automated enforcement systems and explore how they can support the government’s vision of reducing road crashes.
The visit forms part of broader efforts to leverage technology to strengthen road traffic law enforcement and enhance safety across the country. It also provided first-hand insight into how the system operates, with preparations underway for a nationwide rollout.
The Minister was accompanied by his Deputy, Dorcas Affo‑Toffey; the Chief Director, William Kartey; the Director-General of the NRSA, Abraham Amaliba Esq.; and other officials from the ministry and the NRSA.
Officials of TraffiTech‑GH, led by the Director of Education, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Chief Supt. Alexander Kwaku Obeng, demonstrated how the system uses digital tools to detect violations such as speeding and red‑light offences.
Mr. Nikpe underscored the importance of innovation and technology in addressing road safety challenges. He reaffirmed the government’s readiness to collaborate with the police and other ministries to restore discipline on Ghana’s roads.
“The Ministry of Transport is committed to engaging stakeholders to ensure safety on our roads for everyone,” he added.
Deputy Minister Dorcas Affo‑Toffey told Onua News that the team was impressed with the work of the police and the NRSA.
She explained that the government is working to digitalise road traffic regulation, noting that the new legislative instrument has been laid before Parliament and is expected to mature within eleven sitting days—likely by the end of March.
“What we want to do is bring some sanity to our roads. Accident rates are very high, and lives are being lost. These new regulations will help curb that menace,” she said.
The Deputy Minister, who is also the MP for Jomoro, highlighted that the new system will introduce spot fines and significantly reduce direct interaction between the public and the police.
“Once the police stop you, your number plate will be captured, and all information will appear in real time at the MTTD back office. A fine will then be sent to you with your details, eliminating unnecessary interface,” she explained.
She added that offending drivers will receive notifications via SMS from the MTTD in real time.
“For me, the most important thing is that this will reduce accidents. We are joining global best practices in road safety, and now TraffiTech is ready,” she concluded.
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