TRAFFITECH-GH Starts November 1: Ghana’s New Traffic Cameras, Speeding Fines and Digital Tickets Explained

TRAFFITECH-GH Ghana, the country’s new automated traffic law enforcement system, is scheduled for full implementation on November 1, 2026.

The system will allow the Ghana Police Service to use traffic cameras, mobile enforcement equipment, sensors and other digital tools to identify offenses such as speeding and running red lights. Instead of every offender being stopped on the roadside, evidence can be reviewed electronically and an Electronic Notice of Violation, or ENV, sent by SMS.

The rollout was originally scheduled for October 1, 2026, but the Ghana Police Service postponed full implementation by one month to allow for additional public education.

The change is important for anyone who drives or owns a vehicle in Ghana. Under the new system, the registered vehicle owner can receive the ticket, motorists will generally have 14 days to pay or contest a violation, unpaid fines can attract a daily penalty, and outstanding fines can eventually prevent certain Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority transactions.

Here is how TRAFFITECH-GH works, which offenses can be detected, how to check a ticket, how to pay or challenge a fine, and what vehicle owners should do before the November rollout.

What Is TRAFFITECH-GH?

TRAFFITECH-GH is an automated road traffic enforcement system developed by the Ghana Police Service to help enforce Ghana’s road traffic laws and regulations.

The system is operated through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, commonly known as the MTTD.

According to the Ghana Police Service, TRAFFITECH-GH uses cameras and sensors to capture photographs or video of vehicles that commit traffic offenses.

The evidence is transmitted for review before an Electronic Notice of Violation is issued.

This means the system is not designed to automatically fine a motorist without any human review. Police say captured evidence is first validated before the violation notice is issued.

The stated objective is to improve compliance with road traffic laws and reduce crashes, deaths and injuries.

When Does TRAFFITECH-GH Start?

Full implementation is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026.

The original commencement date was October 1, 2026.

On September 29, the Ghana Police Service announced that it was moving the full rollout back by one month to allow more time for public awareness and education.

The education campaign is intended to explain:

• How TRAFFITECH-GH works.
• Which traffic offenses can be detected.
• How Electronic Notices of Violation will be issued.
• How motorists can respond to a ticket.

The Police have urged motorists, drivers and vehicle owners to use the additional period to familiarize themselves with the system before enforcement begins.

How Will TRAFFITECH-GH Work?

The basic process is designed to be largely digital.

When an enforcement device records an apparent violation, photographic or video evidence is transmitted for review.

After the offense is validated, the Ghana Police Service can issue an Electronic Notice of Violation by SMS.

Camera-detected notices are normally sent to the registered vehicle owner.

Police officers can also use handheld Personal Digital Assistant devices during roadside enforcement to record violations and issue electronic notices directly.

Which Traffic Offenses Can TRAFFITECH-GH Detect?

Speeding is expected to receive particular attention during the initial rollout.

Police officials told Graphic that speeding would be prioritized first, with other types of road traffic offenses progressively incorporated into the system.

The Ghana Police Service’s official TRAFFITECH-GH information identifies offenses that can be enforced through the wider system, including:

• Speeding.
• Running a red light.
• Wrongful overtaking.
• Driving with an expired roadworthiness certificate.
• Failure to use a seatbelt.
• Driving with an expired license.
• Driving an uninsured vehicle.
• Misuse of sirens.

Police have also discussed expanding enforcement to dangerous maneuvering, tailgating and other road-user behavior.

Not every type of offense necessarily has to be detected by a fixed camera. TRAFFITECH-GH combines automated cameras with mobile equipment and handheld Police devices.

What Are Ghana’s Speed Limits Under TRAFFITECH-GH?

The Ghana Police Service says the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519) prescribe general speed limits based on road type and surrounding activity.

Drivers should still obey lower or otherwise applicable posted speed limits where signs specify them.

The Police also state that the absence of a camera-warning sign does not invalidate an offense.

In other words, a driver cannot successfully argue that a speeding ticket is invalid simply because no sign announced that a camera was operating at that location.

What Does a TRAFFITECH-GH Ticket Look Like?

The official violation notice is called an Electronic Notice of Violation, or ENV.

It is delivered by SMS.

The Ghana Police Service says motorists should check that the SMS Sender ID reads:

GPS-MTTD

The notice should contain information including:

• A Ticket Number.
• The location of the offense.
• The date and time.
• The vehicle registration number.
• The alleged offense.
• The payment amount.
• The payment deadline.

The Ticket Number is particularly important because it allows the recipient to view the evidence and manage the violation through the government’s official electronic system.

How Do You Pay a TRAFFITECH-GH Fine?

The Ghana Police Service says fines can be paid through the official Government of Ghana payment platform at Ghana.gov.gh.

Payments can be made using approved options including mobile money and debit or credit cards.

Motorists can also dial:

*222#

Then select option 6 and follow the instructions.

After payment, motorists should retain the confirmation, receipt or reference for their records.

Can You Contest a TRAFFITECH-GH Ticket?

Yes.

A motorist who believes a violation notice is incorrect can challenge it.

The first step is to review the evidence associated with the ticket through Ghana.gov.gh using the Ticket Number.

The Police say motorists can select an option to view photo, video and other violation evidence.

A contest must be started online within 14 days of the ENV issuance date.

The recipient can select a preferred MTTD regional police station and receive further instructions regarding an appointment and court process.

Possible supporting information may include:

• The Ticket Number.
• Vehicle registration number.
• Contact information.
• Documents relevant to the challenge.
• A police report where applicable.

Once a ticket has been paid, the Police say the violation can no longer be contested because payment constitutes settlement.

What Happens If You Do Not Pay a TRAFFITECH-GH Fine?

The normal payment period is 14 days.

According to the Ghana Police Service, once that period expires, an additional penalty equal to 1% of the original fine is added for each day of default.

That means ignoring a ticket can make it progressively more expensive.

Unpaid violations can also affect a driver’s ability to complete transactions with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority.

The Police say DVLA can refuse certain services until outstanding fines are cleared, including:

• Driver’s license renewal.
• Vehicle transfer.
• Vehicle registration.
• Vehicle re-registration.
• Vehicle lay-off procedures.
• Roadworthiness inspection.

Drivers and vehicle owners therefore have a strong reason to resolve outstanding notices rather than simply ignore them.

Who Gets the Ticket, the Driver or the Vehicle Owner?

One of the most important parts of TRAFFITECH-GH is that camera-detected violations are generally linked to the vehicle registration database.

The Electronic Notice of Violation is sent to the registered phone number associated with the owner of the offending vehicle.

The Ghana Police Service says that under the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026, the registered owner can remain liable even where someone else was driving the vehicle.

A driver stopped directly by an MTTD officer using a handheld enforcement device can receive the notice personally.

This makes accurate DVLA vehicle records much more important than before.

What If You Sold the Vehicle but Still Receive the Ticket?

This could become one of the biggest practical problems under the new system.

If you sell a vehicle but do not properly complete the ownership change with the DVLA, the government’s database may continue to identify you as the registered owner.

The Ghana Police Service warns that a former owner can remain responsible for violations associated with a vehicle still registered in that person’s name.

The Police therefore recommend that anyone who has sold a car make sure the ownership transfer has been formally completed with the DVLA.

This is especially important before November 1 because automated enforcement relies heavily on official registration records rather than roadside conversations about who actually owns a vehicle.

If you are considering purchasing a vehicle, see our guide to buying a car in Ghana.

How Can You Check Whether a Vehicle Has Outstanding Traffic Fines?

The Ghana Police Service says motorists can check outstanding fines by dialing:

*220#

Then follow the prompts using the relevant vehicle or driver information.

This is useful not only for your own vehicle but also when buying a used vehicle.

Someone purchasing a vehicle should consider checking whether outstanding enforcement issues are associated with it before completing the transaction.

The Police clarify that *220# is used to check outstanding fines. It is not the payment or evidence-viewing platform.

Payments and evidence viewing are handled through Ghana.gov.gh and the approved payment channels.

How to Avoid Fake TRAFFITECH-GH Traffic Tickets

The digital system creates an obvious opportunity for scammers to send fake traffic violation messages.

The Ghana Police Service has therefore published specific guidance for motorists.

An official ENV should have the Sender ID:

GPS-MTTD

Police warn that a suspicious SMS containing a random payment link should not be trusted.

Before reviewing an alleged offense online, make sure the website is the official:

www.ghana.gov.gh

Police say TRAFFITECH-GH or an officer will not ask a motorist to send money to a personal mobile money account.

If a police officer asks for cash directly as payment for a TRAFFITECH-GH fine, the official Police guidance says not to pay the officer.

Suspicious messages can be reported to the Ghana Police Service through:

• 191
• 18555 toll-free

For TRAFFITECH-GH assistance, the Police list the Call Centre number as 059 692 2402 and the email address traffitech@police.gov.gh.

Where Will Ghana’s Traffic Cameras Be Used?

The system is designed to operate nationwide rather than only in central Accra.

Police officials told Graphic that equipment had already been deployed or tested in locations including:

• Accra.
• Tema.
• Takoradi.
• Kumasi.
• Sunyani.
• Tamale.
• Koforidua.
• Ho.

The system includes cameras installed in specially equipped Police vehicles as well as tripod-mounted enforcement cameras that can be moved between locations.

Mobile Police vehicles are also expected to operate along important intercity corridors.

Police testing has included major routes linking Accra, Cape Coast, Takoradi, Kumasi, Sunyani, Techiman, Tamale, Nkawkaw, Koforidua and Aflao.

This means motorists should not think of TRAFFITECH-GH as a system involving a small number of permanently marked speed cameras.

The enforcement equipment can be mobile.

Does There Have to Be a Warning Sign Before a Speed Camera?

No.

According to the Ghana Police Service, some enforced road sections and intersections may have warning signs, but there is no general legal requirement for Police to announce every traffic enforcement operation or camera location.

The absence of a warning sign does not automatically invalidate a traffic violation.

The practical lesson is simple: drivers should follow the applicable speed limit rather than slowing down only when they see a camera warning sign.

What If You Think the Speed Camera Is Wrong?

Motorists can challenge a ticket if they believe the camera or speed-measurement device recorded the vehicle incorrectly.

The Ghana Police Service says speed-enforcement equipment used under TRAFFITECH-GH is type-approved and periodically calibrated by the Ghana Standards Authority using internationally accepted standards.

That does not prevent a motorist from challenging a particular violation.

If you believe the recorded speed, vehicle identity or other evidence is incorrect, review the photo or video evidence and begin the contest process within the 14-day period.

Which Vehicles Are Covered by TRAFFITECH-GH?

The system is not limited to private cars.

According to the official Police guidance, TRAFFITECH-GH applies to classes of motor vehicles using Ghana’s public roads, including:

• Private cars.
• Motorcycles.
• Tricycles.
• Taxis.
• Trotros.
• Ride-hailing vehicles.
• Haulage trucks.
• Commercial buses.

Foreign-registered vehicles are handled under separate enforcement procedures.

What Drivers and Vehicle Owners Should Do Before November 1

The month-long postponement gives vehicle owners time to fix several issues that could otherwise create problems once full automated enforcement begins.

First, make sure your DVLA records are current.

If you sold a vehicle that is still registered in your name, complete the transfer process. If you recently bought a vehicle, make sure the registration properly reflects the new ownership.

Check that your registered phone number is correct because violation notices are delivered electronically.

Drivers should also confirm that:

• The vehicle has valid insurance.
• The roadworthiness certificate is current.
• The driver’s license has not expired.
• Seatbelts are being used where required.
• Speed limits are understood.

The Police say motorists can check a vehicle’s insurance status by dialing *920*57# and entering the vehicle registration number.

It is also worth remembering the four general speed-limit categories before enforcement begins: 30 km/h in high-pedestrian activity areas, 50 km/h in urban or built-up areas, 90 km/h on highways and 100 km/h on motorways, subject to applicable posted limits.

Bottom Line

TRAFFITECH-GH represents a major change in how Ghana enforces road traffic rules.

From November 1, 2026, motorists should expect traffic enforcement to rely much more heavily on cameras, electronic evidence, official vehicle-registration data and digital violation notices.

Speeding will receive particular attention during the initial rollout, but the system is designed to support enforcement of several other road traffic offenses as well.

The most important changes for ordinary drivers are practical. A police officer does not necessarily have to stop you at the roadside for a violation to be recorded. A ticket can be sent electronically to the registered vehicle owner, you generally have 14 days to pay or contest it, and ignoring the violation can lead to additional penalties and problems completing DVLA transactions.

For vehicle owners, this also makes keeping registration and ownership records current much more important.

The additional month before full implementation gives motorists time to understand the system, check their documents and correct outdated DVLA records before automated enforcement begins.

Sources

• Ghana Police Service: “TRAFFITECH-GH” Official FAQs and Guidance
• Ghana News Agency: “TRAFFITECH-GH implementation moved to November 1 for increased awareness creation” (September 30, 2026)
• Graphic Online: “Police set for traffic offence crackdown: TRAFFITECH-GH rolls out Nov. 1” (September 30, 2026)
• Graphic Online: “Police reschedule full implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH to November 1” (September 29, 2026)
• National Road Safety Authority: Official Road Safety Information