President John Dramani Mahama has told motorists to observe the 50km/h speed limit in built-up areas to avoid penalties under Ghana’s new TraffiTech-GH traffic monitoring system.
He says drivers who comply with the rules have no reason to fear the technology, which the government says is intended to reduce road accidents linked to speeding.
Speaking in Antigua ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, President Mahama argued that motorists could avoid fines simply by driving within the prescribed limits.
“If it is too expensive, then do not speed, and so there is a solution to that. The maximum speed in town is 50km/h. However good the road is, you do the 50km/h. If you do that, you are fine, and you will not have to pay anything,” he said.
The comments come amid growing concerns among motorists and transport operators about the introduction of TraffiTech-GH, which was launched by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service on November 1.
The system uses automated cameras to identify traffic violations, with speeding being the first offence targeted under the rollout.
Some motorists have questioned the timing of its introduction, arguing that authorities should first address challenges such as deteriorating roads, malfunctioning traffic lights, faded road markings and inadequate traffic signs.
Driver unions have also raised objections, with some threatening industrial action over the enforcement system.
President Mahama, however, insists that poor road conditions should not be used as a reason to disregard existing speed limits.
He cited countries such as the United Kingdom, where speed cameras are used to monitor and enforce traffic regulations, as an example of why Ghana should also adopt the technology.
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