ACCRA, Ghana, 24th August: Police officers in Ghana will, from September 2026, no longer routinely stop motorists solely to request or physically inspect their driver’s licences, Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has announced.
The Minister made the disclosure during the Government Accountability Series in Accra, explaining that the country is moving away from manual roadside checks towards a more automated system for detecting and enforcing traffic violations.
Under the new approach, electronic cameras, radar systems and scanners will be deployed to identify suspected traffic infractions, with the process supported by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).
Mr. Muntaka said drivers would also not be required to hand over their physical licences or surrender original documents during roadside interactions. Where verification is necessary, motorists can instead provide their licence numbers electronically for confirmation.
He explained that cameras would capture suspected traffic violations, after which footage would be reviewed by officers in designated back-office control rooms. Once an offence is confirmed, electronic notifications would be sent directly to the offending motorists, detailing the violation and applicable penalties.
According to the Interior Minister, the digital enforcement system forms part of broader efforts to modernise traffic management and improve the interaction between motorists and law enforcement agencies.
He said the shift would help reduce unnecessary traffic delays and minimise face-to-face encounters between drivers and police officers, while also helping to curb opportunities for roadside corruption.
The initiative is expected to mark a significant change in how traffic laws are enforced in Ghana, with greater reliance on technology, electronic verification and evidence-based enforcement rather than routine physical checks on the roads.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites✍️)/ Presidential Affairs Correspondent | Ghana 🇬🇭