The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has called for the full implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH to be deferred to 2027, to allow for adequate preparation and public sensitisation.
The Union says the November 1 rollout date is too early. Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Union, Samuel Amoah, says the necessary infrastructure and enforcement devices must be in place before the implementation.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One News on Friday, October 9, 2026, Amoah said although the system could improve discipline on the roads, the police are currently not ready for enforcement.
“It is very good they are bringing it just to make sure that there will be sanity on our roads. Drivers will comply. Police will also not be disturbing drivers or taking money from drivers but the question is, the infrastructure they have to put in place, are they ready?” he asked.
He said some police officers he had engaged did not fully understand how the system would operate.
“Trust me, I once spoke to even some police personnel. They don’t even understand the whole thing,” he said.
Amoah urged the government to use the remaining months for extensive education of motorists and training of police personnel.
“If the authorities can even push it to the end of the year so that we can start from next year, so that effective education and sensitisation will be done,” he added.
He also called for adequate devices to enable officers check licences and other documents, and cautioned that the focus should be on road safety and compliance, not revenue.
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