Don't Pay That Traffic Fine Until You Read This: Police Warn of TraffiTech-GH Fraud Risk

Ghanaian motorists are being put on high alert after the Ghana Police Service issued a formal warning about potential fraud linked to the country's new automated traffic enforcement system, TraffiTech-GH. As scammers look to exploit confusion around the newly launched platform, police are urging vehicle owners to take deliberate steps to confirm the legitimacy of any traffic violation notice before parting with a single pesewa.

What is TraffiTech-GH and how does it work?

TraffiTech-GH is Ghana's automated road traffic law enforcement system, which officially came into effect on 1st November 2026. The platform is designed to modernise how traffic violations are detected and prosecuted, using technology to capture offences such as speeding and other road infractions without necessarily requiring a physical police presence at the scene.

Under the system, motorists who are caught committing traffic violations receive an Electronic Notice of Violation (ENV) — a digital ticket containing details of the alleged offence, including a photograph of the vehicle, the registration number, and the location, date and time the violation was recorded. In some cases, video footage of the incident is also made available for review.

The notices are sent from an official sender ID identified as GPS-MTTD. Police have made it unambiguous that any notice arriving from an ordinary mobile phone number should be treated as suspicious and not acted upon.

Why it matters for Ghana

The launch of TraffiTech-GH represents a significant step in Ghana's efforts to reduce road accidents and enforce compliance with traffic regulations through technology rather than manual policing alone. Ghana has long struggled with high road fatality rates, and automated enforcement systems like this are widely regarded as effective deterrents in jurisdictions where they have been successfully implemented.

However, the introduction of any new digital payment or notification system in Ghana invariably attracts fraudsters looking to exploit public unfamiliarity. Commissioner of Police (COP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director-General of the Ghana Police Service's Public Affairs Unit, made clear that bad actors are already a concern, cautioning the public against paying fines into personal mobile money accounts or any unofficial payment channels. Such methods, she stressed, have no authorisation under the TraffiTech-GH framework.

For ordinary Ghanaians — particularly commercial drivers, private vehicle owners and transport operators — falling victim to such a scam could mean losing money while remaining officially liable for an unpaid fine. The double blow of financial loss and an outstanding traffic violation makes it critical that every motorist understands exactly how to verify and pay legitimately.

How to verify your notice and pay safely

The Ghana Police Service has outlined a clear, step-by-step process for handling TraffiTech-GH notices:

• Check the sender: Legitimate ENVs come exclusively from the sender ID GPS-MTTD. Do not respond to notices from ordinary phone numbers.
• Inspect the notice details: Open your ENV and confirm that the vehicle photograph, registration number, location, date and time match your records.
• Watch any available video: If a video recording of the alleged violation is attached or accessible, review it to understand the circumstances before proceeding.
• Pay through approved channels only: Motorists can pay via the National Investment Bank (NIB) Payment Portal by selecting 'Make Payment', entering the Ticket Number, verifying the displayed information, and following the prompts. Alternatively, dial *710*0# on your phone and use your ticket number to complete payment.
• Never pay into personal accounts: Any request to send money to a mobile money wallet or unofficial bank account is fraudulent.

Motorists who need help or have doubts about a notice they have received are encouraged to contact the Ghana Police Service directly on 059 692 2402 before making any payment. COP Ansah-Akrofi thanked Ghanaians for their cooperation in supporting road safety efforts as the country adapts to this new enforcement regime.