The Ghana Police Service, through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), is set to commence the full implementation of its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026.
The initiative forms part of measures by the Police Service to strengthen enforcement of road traffic laws, promote discipline among motorists and contribute to efforts aimed at reducing road crashes and their associated casualties.
According to a press release issued by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service yesterday, September 15, 2026, TRAFFITECH-GH would deploy technology, including cameras and Personal Data Assistant (PDA) devices, to detect traffic violations and support the enforcement of road traffic regulations.
The Police explained that the automated system would enable traffic offences to be detected and subsequently reviewed before enforcement action was taken against the offenders.
Electronic notices
Under the new arrangement, motorists found to have committed traffic offences would receive Electronic Notices of Violation (ENV) through SMS.
The electronic notice would contain details of the offence allegedly committed as well as the prescribed fine applicable to the particular violation.
The introduction of the system is expected to complement the work of traffic enforcement officers by using technology to identify violations and facilitate the enforcement process.
The Police Service said the programme was designed to help address what it described as indiscipline on Ghana’s roads and improve compliance with road traffic laws and regulations.
Call for compliance
The Service has consequently urged motorists, drivers and vehicle owners to familiarise themselves with road traffic regulations and ensure strict compliance with them ahead of the October 1 implementation date.
It further appealed to road users to support the implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH, stressing that greater compliance with traffic regulations would contribute to safer roads.
The Police Service said the ultimate objective of the initiative was to promote road safety and reduce road traffic crashes and casualties.
The full implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH is therefore expected to introduce a more technology-driven approach to traffic law enforcement, while encouraging motorists to exercise greater caution and responsibility on the country’s roads.
The Police Service has also provided an information link for the public to learn more about the TRAFFITECH-GH programme.
The press release was signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Richmond Mensah, Staff Officer, Public Affairs, on behalf of the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service.
