Electronic speed enforcement cuts road crashes by 9.48% in September – MTTD

By: Eugene Dogbatse Atsu
Road crashes in Ghana reduced by 9.48 percent in September 2026 following intensified electronic speed enforcement and public education campaigns by the Ghana Police Service, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has announced.

The decline was recorded after the Police increased the issuance of electronic notices of violation and caution notices to motorists from September 10 as part of efforts to reduce speeding and improve road safety across the country.

Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, said the intervention had led to notable improvements in road safety indicators, including reductions in crashes, injuries and fatalities.

Speaking on the CitiFm on Thursday, October 8, ACP Obeng said Police data showed that reported road crashes fell by 9.48 percent in September, while the number of vehicles involved in crashes dropped by 12.19 percent.

He added that motorcycle crashes, which have often contributed significantly to road accident statistics, also recorded a 7.14 percent decline during the period.

The data further showed a 15 percent reduction in road crash injuries and a 7.82 percent drop in deaths compared to previous figures.

“I can report that in September, there were reductions of 9.48%, almost 10%. Vehicles that were involved for the first time reduced by 12.19%, and motorcycle, it has never seen any reduction, reduced by 7.14%, injuries have reduced by 15%, it has never happened and those who are killed reduced by 7.82%,” ACP Obeng said.

He attributed the improvement to the Police Service’s growing use of technology to monitor speeding and identify offending drivers.

According to him, speed sensors are being deployed on roads to detect vehicles exceeding speed limits, after which electronic notices are sent to vehicle owners and drivers. The notices are accompanied by video evidence showing the offence committed.

ACP Obeng explained that the system has helped increase accountability among motorists, as vehicle owners are able to see the recorded violations and take action.

“We issue the ticket to you, and you are confronted with the video; watch it and see what the driver is doing. The owners become advocates and drivers become cautious, and that’s what we have seen,” he stated.

He noted that the Police intensified public sensitisation and the issuance of caution notices from September 10 to prepare motorists for the nationwide rollout of the automated enforcement system.

The campaign, he said, was aimed at educating road users about the dangers of speeding and encouraging voluntary compliance before strict enforcement begins.

ACP Obeng said speeding remains the primary target of the automated enforcement programme because of its role in many road crashes.

“People are beginning to reduce their speeds because we are there, we are sensitising, and we are warning, and we are determined that 1st November will go live,” he said.

He disclosed that the nationwide automated speed enforcement system is expected to officially commence on November 1, 2026, as part of broader efforts to improve safety on Ghana’s roads.