The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has directed agencies responsible for road infrastructure to urgently repair malfunctioning traffic lights, replace missing road signs and restore faded road markings following the commencement of the TraffiTech-GH automated traffic enforcement system.
The Authority expressed concern over the poor condition and absence of essential road furniture on several roads, warning that the situation poses serious risks to motorists, pedestrians and other road users.
In a letter dated November 3 and addressed to the relevant institutions, the NRSA Director-General, Abraham Amaliba said it had received persistent reports and independently observed deficiencies in road infrastructure.
The concerns, it noted, were also highlighted at a recent Breakfast Meeting on Road Safety held under the auspices of the Minister for Transport.
“The Authority has received persistent reports and observed directly that many of our roads lack essential road furniture. These concerns also came to the fore at the recently held Breakfast Meeting on Road Safety, held under the auspices of the Minister for Transport,” Amaliba noted.
Among the key challenges identified were malfunctioning traffic lights, including signals that are either completely out or flickering, missing, damaged or illegible road signs, and faded or absent road markings.
The Authority warned that these deficiencies could undermine the effectiveness of TraffiTech-GH, which commenced operations on November 1, 2026.
According to the NRSA, the technology-driven enforcement and monitoring system relies on functional road infrastructure and properly maintained road furniture to ensure effective traffic regulation and enforcement.
It cautioned that faulty traffic signals, missing signs and faded road markings could frustrate the system’s operations and weaken enforcement efforts.
“Of particular urgency is that TraffiTech-GH commenced on November 1, 2026. This technology-driven enforcement and monitoring system depends on functional road infrastructure and compliant road furniture. Malfunctioning traffic lights, missing signage and faded markings will frustrate the system and render enforcement ineffective.”
The Authority has consequently directed the affected institutions to prioritise remedial works at high-risk locations, including repairing or replacing traffic lights, restoring road signs and repainting road markings.
It has also asked the institutions to provide timelines for completing the works and ensure that all road furniture is functional and compliant without further delay.
The NRSA stressed that government agencies had a responsibility to support government programmes and ensure their successful implementation, adding that the success of TraffiTech-GH depended largely on the readiness of the country’s road infrastructure.
“Accordingly, the Authority directs your institution to prioritise and execute remedial works at high-risk locations, including repair or replacement of traffic lights, restoration of signage, and re-marking of lines.
“Your institution should indicate the timelines for completion and ensure that all road furniture is functional and compliant without further delay, given that TraffiTech-GH is already in operation,” the Authority stated.
The Authority’s Regulations, Inspections and Compliance Directorate will monitor compliance, with institutions that fail to address the identified deficiencies liable to receive formal compliance notices in accordance with the NRSA’s mandate.
It reiterated that road safety must not be compromised and called for prompt action to address the infrastructure challenges.
