TRAFFITECH-GH Cameras Begin Road Safety Enforcement from October 1. Check the Penalties, including Imprisonment

From 1st October 2026, TRAFFITECH-GH cameras will begin full enforcement.

TRAFFITECH-GH is a department under the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of Ghana Police Service.

Below are the penalties

1 PENALTY UNIT = GH¢12

Here are some offences and what they could cost you:

1. USING A PHONE WHILE DRIVING
   Up to GH¢600
   Possible imprisonment: Up to 3 months
2. DRINK/DRUG DRIVING
   GH¢600 – GH¢2,400
   Possible imprisonment: Up to 40 months
3. JUMPING A RED LIGHT
   GH¢120 – GH¢360
   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
4. FAILING TO STOP/YIELD
   GH¢120 – GH¢360
   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
5. STREET/DRAG RACING
   GH¢120 – GH¢300
   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
6. SPEEDING
   GH¢120 – GH¢300
   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
7. RAILWAY CROSSING VIOLATIONS
   GH¢60 – GH¢300
   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
8. OVERTAKING AT A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
   GH¢120 – GH¢300
   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
9. DISOBEYING A TRAFFIC OFFICER OR DEVICE
   GH¢120 – GH¢300
   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
10. UNAUTHORISED USE OF BUS STOP/TAXI RANK
    GH¢120 – GH¢300
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
11. PARKING IN A DISABILITY BAY
    Up to GH¢300
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 8 months
12. PROCESSION/FUNERAL TRAFFIC OFFENCES
    GH¢120 – GH¢300
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
13. BUS/TAXI PARKING AT THE WRONG PLACE
    GH¢120 – GH¢300
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
14. FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED DISABILITY FACILITIES ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
    GH¢120 – GH¢300
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
15. IMPROPER/DOUBLE PARKING
    GH¢120 – GH¢300
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
16. OPERATING A TV MONITOR WHILE DRIVING
    Up to GH¢300
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
17. OKADA/ABOBOYAA OPERATING WITHOUT AUTHORISATION
    Operator: GH¢600 – GH¢1,200
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 24 months
    Rider: GH¢300 – GH¢600
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 8 months
18. OVERCHARGING PASSENGERS
    GH¢120 – GH¢300
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
19. BOARDING OR ALIGHTING AT THE WRONG PLACE
    Up to GH¢60
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 7 days
20. JAYWALKING/REFUSING TO USE A FOOTBRIDGE
    Up to GH¢60
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 7 days
21. PREACHING OR HAWKING IN A MOVING TROTRO/BUS
    GH¢120 – GH¢600
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 8 months
22. SELLING GOODS ON THE ROAD/WALKWAY
    Up to GH¢600
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 3 months
23. WASHING OR REPAIRING A VEHICLE ON THE ROAD
    Up to GH¢300
    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

NOW THE CAMERA PART…

Under TRAFFITECH-GH automated enforcement:

1st offence — GH¢120
2nd offence — GH¢120
3rd offence — GH¢120
4th offence — GH¢180
5th offence — GH¢240

6TH OFFENCE WITHIN 24 MONTHS: You could be taken to court and have your licence suspended or revoked for at least 12 months, with retraining and retesting.

And remember: for camera-detected offences, the notice goes to the REGISTERED OWNER of the vehicle.

The public are cautioned against “Boss, lend me your car small” as the cameras don’t know your friend.

source:www.senaradioonline.com