Actor Yaw Dabo has questioned the fairness of the government’s TraffiTech-GH speed enforcement system, arguing that motorists should not be penalised for exceeding speed limits that have not been clearly communicated through road signs.
Describing it as “theft” to issue speeding tickets without informing drivers of the applicable limits, Dabo said the initiative could become a means of unfairly penalising motorists if the necessary supporting infrastructure was not in place.
In a video shared online, the actor made clear that he supported the use of technology to improve road discipline but insisted that motorists must be adequately informed of the rules they are expected to follow.
He also cautioned against politicising the initiative, arguing that technology should not be viewed through partisan lenses. He called on the media to educate the public and hold the relevant authorities accountable, while appealing to the government and responsible agencies to install road signs and carry motorists along.
Mahama Defends Speed Camera Enforcement
Dabo’s concerns come amid growing public debate over TraffiTech-GH, which the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) rolled out on November 1, 2026, with speeding enforcement forming the initial phase.
The system uses cameras to capture traffic violations and supports the electronic issuance of notices to vehicle owners. Other offences, including red-light violations and wrong-way parking, are expected to be covered in subsequent phases.
President John Dramani Mahama has rejected calls for the government to fix roads and other infrastructure before introducing the technology, arguing that road safety measures should not be delayed until every road is in perfect condition.
Speaking in Antigua ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Mahama said:
“I hear they say we should fix the roads before we introduce TraffiTech. It does not work like that. I mean, the roads are not perfect in the UK, yet they have speed cameras.”
He maintained that speed cameras were necessary to discourage dangerous driving and protect vulnerable road users, particularly schoolchildren.
Motorists Raise Infrastructure Concerns
The introduction of TraffiTech-GH has also drawn criticism from some motorists and transport operators, who argue that poor road conditions and shortcomings in supporting infrastructure, including traffic lights, road markings and speed-limit signs, should be addressed alongside enforcement.
Although speed-limit signs are displayed on some major roads, they are not present on every road. This raises questions about whether motorists have sufficient information to comply with the limits being enforced, particularly where automated cameras are deployed.
Some commercial transport operators have threatened industrial action over the system.
Meanwhile, Chief Inspector Frempong Ayeh has cautioned motorists against disputing speeding tickets with false claims.
He warned that motorists who challenge a notice falsely could face an additional fine if investigations establish that the reported violation actually occurred.
The Question of Fair Enforcement
The debate over TraffiTech-GH highlights the need to balance effective traffic enforcement with the responsibility of authorities to communicate applicable speed limits clearly.
While motorists are expected to obey traffic regulations, the use of automated enforcement also requires adequate signage and public awareness so that drivers understand the limits they are required to observe.
Ultimately, public confidence in TraffiTech-GH will depend not only on its ability to detect violations but also on whether motorists consider its enforcement procedures clear, consistent and fair.
