TRAFFITECH-GH Cameras: Commendable Initiative But Fines Too High, Education Inadequate

By Dominic Duut | Noble News

As the government prepares to fully implement the TRAFFITECH-GH automated traffic enforcement cameras effective October 1, 2025, a social commentator, Dominic Duut, has shared his candid opinion on the policy.

In his article titled “My Take On The TRAFFITECH-GH Cameras Effective 1st October,” he lauded the initiative as a step in the right direction for road safety, but cautioned that some aspects of its implementation could punish ordinary Ghanaians unfairly.

Discipline, Safety And Revenue

According to him, the introduction of the cameras will instill discipline on Ghanaian roads. He believes it will help curb reckless behaviours such as speeding, jumping red lights and drunk driving that claim innocent lives daily.

He noted that the technology will also reduce bribery and confrontations between drivers and police officers.

“A camera has no friends and takes no bribes. It simply captures the offence as it is,” he stated.

He added that beyond saving lives, the revenue generated from the fines could be channeled into fixing the country’s deplorable roads.

Concerns Over High Fines And Poor Education

Despite the positives, Dominic Duut raised five major concerns.

First, he described the fines – ranging from GH¢120 for a first offence to GH¢2,400 – as excessive given the current economic hardship and low incomes of many Ghanaians.

Second, he pointed out that offence notices will be sent to vehicle owners, not necessarily drivers, meaning car owners will suffer for mistakes of drivers they lend their cars to.

Third, he questioned what happens when traffic lights are faulty or road signs are absent, asking whether motorists will still be punished when the system itself is flawed.

Fourth, he bemoaned the inadequate public education, stressing that many drivers, okada riders and pedestrians are not even aware of the 23 road traffic offences to be enforced.

Finally, he described the 12-month licence suspension after the 6th offence as too harsh, cautioning that it could collapse transport businesses and render many drivers jobless.

Call For Review

He concluded that while the concept is excellent and crucial for road safety, government must intensify public education, fix faulty roads and traffic lights first, and reconsider the fines.

“Enforcement without proper education will only be perceived as a revenue mobilization strategy rather than a genuine safety measure,” he warned.