The planned introduction of the TraffiTech-GH digital traffic enforcement system has triggered opposition from commercial transport operators, who have threatened to suspend services nationwide from November 1, 2026, over unresolved concerns about road obstructions.

The operators say the government and the police must first address the occupation of designated bus stops and pedestrian walkways by traders and hawkers before enforcing the new system.

David Agboado, National Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association, said authorities had not taken sufficient action to address the concerns despite ongoing public education on the digital enforcement initiative.

Speaking to Accra-based Citi FM, Agboado argued that effective implementation required authorities to address both traffic violations by motorists and the obstructions affecting commercial transport operators.

“The bus stops that have been taken over by the traders, the hawkers and other things, have they dealt with that place also? Because the whole thing must be holistic, not pick and choose something,” he said.

“They are ready for November 1. We are also not ready for November 1,” he added.

Agboado disclosed that the association had given the state until October 20 to clear traders and hawkers from the streets but said the expected intervention had yet to materialise.

He warned that operators would withdraw their vehicles once the system became operational if the outstanding concerns remained unresolved.

“On November 1, when TraffiTech starts its operation, and a commercial vehicle has been caught in that manner, we the commercial operators, none of us is going to move our vehicle,” he said.

He said the planned action had the backing of several transport associations, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), Tiger and Cooperative.

“I am saying it because it is an agreement that we have all agreed that no vehicle should move so they do what is right,” he added.

TraffiTech-GH is an automated enforcement initiative developed by the Ghana Police Service to detect selected road traffic offences through cameras, sensors and other speed-measurement devices.

The system is expected to commence operations on November 1, 2026, targeting offences such as speeding and running red lights. Captured evidence will be reviewed and validated before electronic notices of violation are issued.

The initiative seeks to improve compliance with road traffic regulations, strengthen evidence gathering and reduce road crashes, deaths and injuries.

ACP Alexander Obeng, Director of Research, Education and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), has said the digital system will complement existing manual traffic enforcement rather than replace it.

The threatened withdrawal of commercial vehicles could, however, disrupt public transport services if the operators proceed with their planned action.