Learn about the new TRAFFITECH-GH Camera regulations which include series of penalties || Macqathylive Media

 

 

From 1st October 2026, TRAFFITECH-GH cameras begin full enforcement.

1 PENALTY UNIT = GH¢12

Here are some offences and what they could cost you:

1. USING A PHONE WHILE DRIVING

   Up to GH¢600

   Possible imprisonment: Up to 3 months

2. DRINK/DRUG DRIVING

   GH¢600 – GH¢2,400

   Possible imprisonment: Up to 40 months

3. JUMPING A RED LIGHT

   GH¢120 – GH¢360

   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

4. FAILING TO STOP/YIELD

   GH¢120 – GH¢360

   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

5. STREET/DRAG RACING

   GH¢120 – GH¢300

   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

6. SPEEDING

   GH¢120 – GH¢300

   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

7. RAILWAY CROSSING VIOLATIONS

   GH¢60 – GH¢300

   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

8. OVERTAKING AT A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

   GH¢120 – GH¢300

   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

9. DISOBEYING A TRAFFIC OFFICER OR DEVICE

   GH¢120 – GH¢300

   Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

10. UNAUTHORISED USE OF BUS STOP/TAXI RANK

    GH¢120 – GH¢300

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

11. PARKING IN A DISABILITY BAY

    Up to GH¢300

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 8 months

12. PROCESSION/FUNERAL TRAFFIC OFFENCES

    GH¢120 – GH¢300

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

13. BUS/TAXI PARKING AT THE WRONG PLACE

    GH¢120 – GH¢300

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

14. FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED DISABILITY FACILITIES ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT

    GH¢120 – GH¢300

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

15. IMPROPER/DOUBLE PARKING

    GH¢120 – GH¢300

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

16. OPERATING A TV MONITOR WHILE DRIVING

    Up to GH¢300

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

17. OKADA/ABOBOYAA OPERATING WITHOUT AUTHORISATION

    Operator: GH¢600 – GH¢1,200

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 24 months

    Rider: GH¢300 – GH¢600

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 8 months

18. OVERCHARGING PASSENGERS

    GH¢120 – GH¢300

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

19. BOARDING OR ALIGHTING AT THE WRONG PLACE

    Up to GH¢60

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 7 days

20. JAYWALKING/REFUSING TO USE A FOOTBRIDGE

    Up to GH¢60

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 7 days

21. PREACHING OR HAWKING IN A MOVING TROTRO/BUS

    GH¢120 – GH¢600

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 8 months

22. SELLING GOODS ON THE ROAD/WALKWAY

    Up to GH¢600

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 3 months

23. WASHING OR REPAIRING A VEHICLE ON THE ROAD

    Up to GH¢300

    Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days

NOW THE CAMERA PART…

Under TRAFFITECH-GH automated enforcement:

1st offence — GH¢120

2nd offence — GH¢120

3rd offence — GH¢120

4th offence — GH¢180

5th offence — GH¢240

6TH OFFENCE WITHIN 24 MONTHS: You could be taken to court and have your licence suspended or revoked for at least 12 months, with retraining and retesting.

And remember: for camera-detected offences, the notice goes to the REGISTERED OWNER of the vehicle.

So when your friend says, “Boss, lend me your car small”…remember the cameras don’t know your friend.