Automated road traffic L.I. to be operational by end of March

Ghana could begin operating its automated road traffic enforcement regime by the end of March, once Parliament completes work on the legislative instrument needed to activate the system.

The proposed law is intended to give legal force to Traffitech-GH, a technology-driven platform designed to identify traffic violations and trigger sanctions in real time.

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe disclosed this during an inspection of facilities put in place for the rollout, describing the visit as part of efforts to assess whether the system is ready for implementation.

According to him, the legislative instrument is already moving through Parliament and is expected to be passed before the month ends.

He said the measure had already gone through nine sitting days, with 11 more remaining, and expressed confidence that Parliament would complete the process within the next two weeks.

Once the law takes effect, the automated system is expected to support the Ghana Police Service, especially the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, in detecting offences through surveillance technology rather than relying solely on direct roadside intervention.

Officials say the approach is expected to reduce human interference in traffic enforcement while improving compliance on the roads.

Project Lead for Traffitech-GH, Chief Superintendent Alexander Obeng, said the system would impose a minimum penalty of GH¢240 for speeding and at least GH¢120 for other traffic offences.

He added that once an offence is recorded, the affected motorist will have 14 days to respond or challenge it.

After that period, he said, any extra day of delay would attract a 1% surcharge.

The authorities say the broader objective is to curb speeding, improve discipline among drivers and riders, and strengthen road safety enforcement through technology.