Former Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Justice Yaw Amegashie, has endorsed the introduction of the TraffiTech-GH initiative, describing it as a positive move towards strengthening road safety enforcement in the country.
He said the technology-based system could help curb road indiscipline by encouraging motorists to comply with traffic regulations and become more mindful of the penalties for road traffic violations.
Speaking in an interview with media personality Kafui Dey on his recent YouTube vlog, Justice Amegashie said the use of technology would minimise opportunities for motorists to negotiate their way out of traffic offences.
“It is a step in the right direction. At least, it remains a human factor in dealing with the issue, and once the technology and information come to you, you will know that it is not something that is manipulated by anybody; it is technology, so you cannot dispute what you did,” he said.
“Once it eliminates the human factor, then you are sure that the result or the expectations (of the TraffiTech) will work,” he added.
He called for a post-implementation assessment to determine the system’s effectiveness in achieving its objectives and identify any gaps that may need to be addressed.
“I am happy with it. Let us make an analysis in about two or three months and see what the impact is, and maybe we will become more disciplined than we are now,” he noted.
TraffiTech-GH is a technology-driven traffic enforcement initiative by the Ghana Police Service aimed at strengthening compliance with road traffic laws and reducing road accidents.
The system deploys cameras and other monitoring devices to identify offences such as speeding and running red lights. The recorded violations are subsequently reviewed before electronic notifications are sent to the affected vehicle owners.
