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Commercial transport operators have warned that they might halt services across the country starting November 1, 2026, in response to the upcoming launch of the TraffiTech-GH digital traffic enforcement system. The operators claim they are unprepared for this rollout, stating that the authorities have not addressed their concerns regarding traders and hawkers occupying designated bus stops and pedestrian pathways. David Agboado, the National Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association, mentioned that while public education about the new system is in progress, the government and police have not done enough to clear the necessary spaces for the effective operation of commercial transport services. Mr. Agboado emphasized that the implementation of the system needs to be comprehensive, with authorities tackling both driver compliance and road obstructions. "Have they dealt with the bus stops that traders and hawkers have taken over? The whole approach must be comprehensive, not selective," he stated. "They are prepared for November 1, but we are not ready for that date either," he continued. Mr. Agboado noted that the association had previously given the government until October 20 to remove traders and hawkers from the streets, but they have yet to see any significant action. He cautioned that commercial transport operators would pull their vehicles off the roads if the system is implemented without addressing their concerns. "On November 1, when TraffiTech begins its operations, if a commercial vehicle is caught in violation, none of us commercial operators will operate our vehicles," he warned. He also mentioned that this decision has been supported by various 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 system for traffic enforcement created by the Ghana Police Service. It uses cameras, sensors, and other devices to detect specific road traffic violations. Set to start operating on November 1, 2026, this system will identify offenses like speeding and running red lights. After capturing the evidence, it will be reviewed and confirmed before sending electronic violation notices to drivers. This initiative aims to enhance adherence to road traffic laws, improve evidence collection, and help decrease road accidents, fatalities, and injuries. According to ACP Alexander Obeng, the Director of Research, Education and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), this system will work alongside existing manual traffic enforcement rather than replace it.

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