The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged authorities to postpone the full implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH until 2027, citing inadequate preparation and limited public education ahead of the planned November 1 rollout. The union’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, Samuel Amoah, stressed the need for the necessary infrastructure and enforcement equipment to be put in place before the system becomes operational.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Friday, October 9, Mr Amoah acknowledged that TRAFFITECH-GH could help improve discipline on the country’s roads but questioned whether the relevant authorities were sufficiently prepared for its introduction. He noted that although the system was expected to promote compliance among drivers and reduce instances of alleged harassment and extortion by police officers, concerns remained about the readiness of the infrastructure required to support its effective operation.
Mr Amoah also raised concerns about the level of understanding among some police personnel, claiming that officers he had interacted with appeared unfamiliar with how the system would work. “Trust me, I once spoke to even some police personnel. They don’t even understand the whole thing,” he said.
He therefore called on the authorities to use the remaining weeks before the scheduled launch to intensify public education and ensure that enforcement officers were adequately trained and prepared. Mr Amoah suggested that the implementation could be pushed to the end of the year, allowing the system to take effect in 2027 after sufficient education and public sensitisation had been conducted.
He further emphasised the need to provide police officers with the appropriate devices to verify drivers’ licences and other relevant documents during enforcement.
The GPRTU deputy PRO cautioned authorities against placing too much emphasis on revenue generation from traffic violations, insisting that the primary objective of TRAFFITECH-GH should be to improve road safety, promote discipline and ensure compliance with traffic regulations.
