Ghana Police Urge Drivers to Verify TraffiTech Fine Notices Before Paying

ACCRA, GHANA — The Ghana Police Service has advised vehicle owners and motorists to verify the authenticity of any TraffiTech-GH traffic violation notice before making a payment, warning that criminals may exploit the new automated enforcement system to send fraudulent demands.

The warning was issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after Ghana began implementing TraffiTech-GH on November 1.

Check before paying

Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director-General of the Police Public Affairs Unit, said legitimate violation notifications use the official sender identification GPS-MTTD, rather than ordinary mobile phone numbers.

The Police urged drivers to follow the approved verification and fine-payment process and to be cautious of unexpected messages asking them to pay into an unfamiliar account.

Drivers should avoid sharing sensitive personal or banking information in response to messages whose origin they cannot confirm. Where there is doubt, they should use recognised Police channels to check a purported violation rather than relying on instructions contained in the suspicious message itself.

Automated enforcement

TraffiTech-GH uses electronic monitoring and reviewed evidence to support traffic-law enforcement. The system's initial implementation has focused on speeding, while other functions are planned for later deployment.

Motorists have raised questions about the new technology, including how notices are issued and how penalties are assessed. The latest warning focuses specifically on the risk that a legitimate enforcement programme could be imitated by fraudsters.

The Police advice is precautionary: it does not establish that any particular message or payment demand is fraudulent. Users should verify individual notices through authorised channels before taking action.

Official institution: Ghana Police Service. https://police.gov.gh/