The Ghana Police Service is moving toward digital traffic enforcement to improve transparency, reduce human interference, and make roads safer.
Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, December 30 2025, Chief Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng acknowledged that some officers have fallen short of professional standards.
He said the service is responding by replacing manual face to face enforcement with technology driven systems.
“Significant investments have been made in back office infrastructure including cameras improved internet connectivity and upgraded hardware” he said.
These systems have been tested and are now operational allowing officers to issue about 1 200 electronic caution notices to drivers who overspeed misuse vehicles or fail to update ownership records at the DVLA.
Chief Superintendent Obeng explained that moving to digital enforcement will not only improve monitoring of officers but also ensure fairer treatment for drivers.
He stressed that enforcement alone cannot solve road safety challenges.
The police will collaborate closely with the National Road Safety Authority the DVLA and transport unions to provide regular sensitisation and training for drivers and transport operators.
Under a new law transport unions and operators will be required to work with the police to lead periodic education programmes for their members.
Chief Superintendent Obeng said We are introducing digital enforcement to enhance road safety and adopt modern collaborative methods in line with global best practices.
He added that safer roads depend on continuous learning and responsible behaviour from all road users not punishment alone.
