Ghana Police Warn Public: Viral Electronic Traffic Violation Notice is Fake and Fraudulent – Do Not Pay
The Ghana Police Service has issued an urgent public alert cautioning motorists and citizens against falling victim to a fraudulent electronic traffic violation notice currently circulating widely on social media.
In an official statement released on Wednesday afternoon, the Service described the viral message as “false, fraudulent, invalid, and not coming from the Police Service.”
“The Service wishes to inform the general public that the notification is false, fraudulent, invalid, and not coming from the Police Service,” the statement read.
The Police emphasised that no such electronic violation notices are currently being issued by the Service. They warned that the scam is designed to deceive victims into making payments to fraudulent accounts or links.
“The Service warns all persons circulating these notifications to desist outright since these nefarious act constitutes a serious offence punishable under the law, and perpetrators will be arrested and brought to justice,” the statement added.
No Official Electronic Traffic Fines Yet
The Police clarified that while plans are underway to introduce a modern, technology-driven traffic enforcement system called Traffitech-GH, no such automated electronic fines or violation notices are operational at this time.
Work on Traffitech-GH involves collaboration among key institutions, including:
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Transport
National Road Safety Authority (NRSA)
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)
National Insurance Commission
Ministry of Finance
These agencies are engaging Parliament for necessary amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations to enable the legal and technical rollout of the automated system. The public will be duly informed of progress and official launch details.
Advice to the Public
The Ghana Police Service urged motorists and citizens to:
Completely disregard any unsolicited electronic traffic violation notices received via WhatsApp, SMS, email, or social media.
Avoid making payments to unknown accounts, mobile money numbers, or links claiming to settle traffic fines.
Report any suspicious messages, calls, or attempts at extortion immediately to the nearest police station or through official Police hotlines.
This warning follows a pattern of increasing online scams in Ghana, where fraudsters impersonate government agencies to extract money from unsuspecting citizens. The Police reiterated their commitment to protecting the public from cybercrime and financial fraud while working toward legitimate, transparent traffic enforcement solutions.
Motorists are reminded that genuine traffic violations are handled through official police stations, courts, and DVLA processes—no legitimate electronic payment demands are currently in place. Stay vigilant and report fraud promptly.
