01/10/2026
From 1st October 2026, TRAFFITECH-GH cameras begin full enforcement.
1 PENALTY UNIT = GH¢12
Here are some offences and what they could cost you:
1. USING A PHONE WHILE DRIVING
Up to GH¢600
Possible imprisonment: Up to 3 months
2. DRINK/DRUG DRIVING
GH¢600 – GH¢2,400
Possible imprisonment: Up to 40 months
3. JUMPING A RED LIGHT
GH¢120 – GH¢360
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
4. FAILING TO STOP/YIELD
GH¢120 – GH¢360
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
5. STREET/DRAG RACING
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
6. SPEEDING
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
7. RAILWAY CROSSING VIOLATIONS
GH¢60 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
8. OVERTAKING AT A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
9. DISOBEYING A TRAFFIC OFFICER OR DEVICE
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
10. UNAUTHORISED USE OF BUS STOP/TAXI RANK
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
11. PARKING IN A DISABILITY BAY
Up to GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 8 months
12. PROCESSION/FUNERAL TRAFFIC OFFENCES
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
13. BUS/TAXI PARKING AT THE WRONG PLACE
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
14. FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED DISABILITY FACILITIES ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
15. IMPROPER/DOUBLE PARKING
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
16. OPERATING A TV MONITOR WHILE DRIVING
Up to GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
17. OKADA/ABOBOYAA OPERATING WITHOUT AUTHORISATION
Operator: GH¢600 – GH¢1,200
Possible imprisonment: Up to 24 months
Rider: GH¢300 – GH¢600
Possible imprisonment: Up to 8 months
18. OVERCHARGING PASSENGERS
GH¢120 – GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
19. BOARDING OR ALIGHTING AT THE WRONG PLACE
Up to GH¢60
Possible imprisonment: Up to 7 days
20. JAYWALKING/REFUSING TO USE A FOOTBRIDGE
Up to GH¢60
Possible imprisonment: Up to 7 days
21. PREACHING OR HAWKING IN A MOVING TROTRO/BUS
GH¢120 – GH¢600
Possible imprisonment: Up to 8 months
22. SELLING GOODS ON THE ROAD/WALKWAY
Up to GH¢600
Possible imprisonment: Up to 3 months
23. WASHING OR REPAIRING A VEHICLE ON THE ROAD
Up to GH¢300
Possible imprisonment: Up to 30 days
NOW THE CAMERA PART…
Under TRAFFITECH-GH automated enforcement:
1st offence — GH¢120
2nd offence — GH¢120
3rd offence — GH¢120
4th offence — GH¢180
5th offence — GH¢240
6TH OFFENCE WITHIN 24 MONTHS: You could be taken to court and have your licence suspended or revoked for at least 12 months, with retraining and retesting.
And remember: for camera-detected offences, the notice goes to the REGISTERED OWNER of the vehicle.
So when your friend says, “Boss, lend me your car small”…remember the cameras don’t know your friend.
