Ghana Police Warns Motorists of Fraudulent Fines as New Traffic Camera System Takes Effect

The Ghana Police Service has issued an urgent warning to motorists to carefully verify the authenticity of traffic violation notices issued under the newly launched TraffiTech-GH automated enforcement system before making any payments, following reports that fraudsters began circulating fake fine messages just one day after the system went live.

In a press release dated November 4, 2026, the Police said recipients of Electronic Notices of Violation (ENV) must confirm that the alleged offence is genuine before paying, citing a surge in fraudulent payment demands targeting vehicle owners .

How to Identify a Genuine Ticket

Authorities emphasised that legitimate notifications are sent exclusively from the official sender identification GPS-MTTD and will never originate from ordinary mobile phone numbers . Motorists are advised to scrutinise the electronic ticket to verify the vehicle’s photograph and registration number, alongside the specific location, date, and time of the alleged offence. Where video evidence is available, recipients should review the footage via the official portal before proceeding .

The warning comes amid confirmed reports that scammers are exploiting the system’s rollout. According to local media reports, a day after the system’s November 1 launch, an X user shared a screenshot of a fraudulent text message received from an ordinary mobile number, urging the recipient to check “relevant information through the official portal” via a shortened web link . Police stress that any message containing a clickable link or requesting payment to a personal Mobile Money account should be treated as a scam .

Approved Payment Channels

To avoid falling victim to fraud, the Police have outlined strictly two official payment channels. Motorists must pay verified fines through the National Investment Bank (NIB) Payment Portal at https://traffitech-ghpay.nib.com.gh, where they are required to select the ‘Make Payment’ option, enter their ticket number, and confirm the displayed details .

Alternatively, payments can be made via the USSD platform by dialling 7100# and following the prompts . The Police explicitly warned against paying fines into personal Mobile Money accounts or unofficial platforms, noting that such transactions expose motorists to fraud.

Background: A Controversial Transition to Automation

The TraffiTech-GH project, implemented by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), officially took effect on November 1, 2026, marking a significant shift in Ghana’s road safety strategy . The system uses advanced camera technology—including fixed cameras at hazardous junctions, in-vehicle cameras, and tripod-mounted devices—to automatically detect and record traffic offences, initially focusing on speeding .

The rollout has not been without controversy. The initiative was introduced against a backdrop of significant road safety concerns, with officials attributing 50 to 62 percent of road fatalities or serious crashes to speeding . However, the implementation has drawn criticism from some commercial drivers and motorists who argue that road infrastructure should be improved before automated enforcement begins. President John Dramani Mahama defended the system, stating that road safety measures cannot wait for perfect road conditions, drawing parallels to the use of speed cameras in the United Kingdom .

Motorists who receive a genuine ticket have a 14-day window to either pay the fine or formally contest the violation through the online platform. Failure to comply within this period results in a daily penalty of 1 percent of the original fine, and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) may block the renewal of licences or vehicle registration until outstanding fines are cleared .

For assistance or further information regarding the TraffiTech-GH system, the public has been advised to contact the Police on 059 692 2402 . Suspicious messages can be reported to the police on the toll-free lines 191 or 18555 .