The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has called on the police to delay the full rollout of TRAFFITECH-GH until 2027. The union cited concerns over inadequate preparation and public education ahead of the planned November 1 launch.
TRAFFITECH-GH is a new traffic management system intended to improve road discipline and reduce corruption among traffic enforcement officers. The system aims to ensure drivers comply with road laws and to prevent police officers from soliciting money from motorists.
Samuel Amoah, GPRTU’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, spoke on Channel One News on October 9. He acknowledged the system’s potential benefits but questioned whether the necessary infrastructure and enforcement equipment were in place. "It is very good they are bringing it just to make sure that there will be sanity on our roads. Drivers will comply. Police will also not be disturbing drivers or taking money from drivers but the question is, the infrastructure they have to put in place, are they ready?" he said.
Amoah also raised concerns about the level of understanding among police officers regarding the system. He said he had spoken to some officers who did not fully grasp how TRAFFITECH-GH would operate. "Trust me, I once spoke to some police personnel. They don’t even understand the whole thing," he told the news outlet.
The union urged the authorities to use the remaining time before November to educate motorists about the new system and to ensure that police officers are adequately trained. Amoah suggested postponing the rollout to the end of the year or even early next year to allow for effective sensitisation. "If the authorities can even push it to the end of the year so that we can start from next year, so that effective education and sensitisation will be done," he added.
He further called for the deployment of devices to assist police officers in verifying drivers’ licences and other relevant documents, which are integral to enforcing the new system.
Amoah warned against focusing primarily on revenue collection from traffic offences. He said the system should prioritise road safety and compliance instead.
The government has set November 1 as the date to begin implementing TRAFFITECH-GH, but GPRTU’s request introduces uncertainty over whether the launch will proceed as scheduled. The union’s concerns reflect broader questions about preparedness and communication with key stakeholders ahead of the system’s deployment.
According to Joy Online.
