President Mahama Defends TraffiTech Speed Cameras, Calls for Transparency in Traffic Enforcement
President John Dramani Mahama has defended the government’s newly launched TraffiTech speed-enforcement system, clarifying that the initiative aims to save lives on Ghana’s roads rather than penalize motorists.
Speaking in Antigua following a Commonwealth breakfast meeting, in a video captured by The 1957 News, President Mahama addressed the growing public discourse surrounding the automated traffic enforcement system, which officially went live on November 1, 2026.
The President emphasized the urgent need for strict speed monitoring, highlighting the tragic toll reckless driving takes on vulnerable road users each year.
“Children are knocked down and killed or permanently injured every year because of speeding,” Mahama noted.
While endorsing the adoption of modern technology to uphold road safety, President Mahama urged law enforcement agencies to maintain full transparency regarding the placement of speed-monitoring devices. He argued that public awareness is key to deterrence, recommending that the police erect clear warning signs near camera zones to give motorists adequate notice.
Reminding drivers of existing traffic regulations, the President emphasized that the speed limit in urban areas remains capped at 50 km/h. Motorists who adhere to these regulations, he noted, will face no penalties.
“If you are doing 50, you will be fine,” he stated.
The President’s remarks come as the rollout of TraffiTech generates mixed reactions across the country. While safety advocates have welcomed the push to reduce road fatalities, several drivers have expressed concern over fines and the strategic visibility of enforcement cameras. President Mahama’s intervention seeks to balance public reassurance with the administration’s broader road safety agenda.
