The Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has unveiled plans to introduce an innovative automated system named Traffitech-GH, designed for the purpose of enforcing road traffic regulations.
The Traffitech-GH system, as outlined by MTTD, incorporates advanced camera and sensor technology to autonomously capture images or videos of vehicles that violate road traffic laws, such as exceeding speed limits and running red lights.
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Director-General of MTTD, COP Francis Ebenezer Doku, conveyed this development during an inaugural meeting with stakeholders.
He elaborated that Traffitech-GH will utilize a combination of fixed, mobile/in-vehicle, and radar gun devices to capture instances of speeding and red-light violations, among other infractions.
Mr Doku explained that photographic or video evidence of road traffic offenses will be instantly transmitted to the MTTD office for validation.
Subsequently, notifications will be dispatched via SMS to the respective vehicle owners, indicating the incurred penalty and the need for payment.
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He further clarified that the system will encompass various transgressions, including expired roadworthiness certificates, improper overtaking, failure to wear seat belts, usage of expired driving licenses, driving uninsured vehicles, mobile phone usage while driving, and misuse of sirens.
COP Francis Doku emphasized that the Traffitech-GH notifications will furnish comprehensive details, including the location, date, and time of the committed traffic violation, along with the vehicle’s registration number, description of the offense, and the corresponding fine amount and payment deadline.
He hastened to add that the fine associated with a Traffitech-GH violation can be settled through multiple avenues, such as Mobile Money, online transactions via the website www.Traffitech-GH.gov.gh, or in-person at authorized banks.
This payment must be completed within 14 days from the issuance of the violation notification.
Beyond this timeframe, individuals failing to comply will incur an additional 1% penalty daily on top of the original Traffitech-GH fine.
COP Francis Doku expressed his optimism that the implementation of Traffitech-GH will significantly enhance the enforcement of road traffic laws and regulations.
He also appealed to the general public to embrace and adhere to this novel automated system, thereby contributing to a reduction in road accidents.
