TRAFFITECH Cameras Everywhere, But MTTD Keeps Active Numbers Secret

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has confirmed the deployment of several surveillance cameras under the TRAFFITECH initiative, but has declined to disclose the number currently operational, citing security concerns.

ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, confirmed the development, explaining that although numerous cameras have been deployed across designated locations, revealing the number of active devices could compromise security arrangements.

His comments have drawn attention to the growing use of technology in traffic monitoring and enforcement, particularly as authorities intensify efforts to improve road safety and address traffic-related offences.

According to ACP Obeng, the decision not to disclose the number of functioning cameras is deliberate and intended to protect the effectiveness of the surveillance system.

He maintained that making such information public could provide individuals with an opportunity to identify areas with limited surveillance coverage and potentially exploit those gaps.

Many surveillance cameras have been deployed under TRAFFITECH, but I cannot disclose how many are currently active for security reasons, ACP Obeng indicated.

The TRAFFITECH initiative is expected to strengthen traffic management through technology-driven monitoring, allowing authorities to observe road activities and support the enforcement of traffic regulations.

The deployment of surveillance cameras is also seen as an important step towards improving compliance among motorists, discouraging dangerous driving practices and enhancing the ability of law enforcement agencies to monitor road users.

With traffic congestion, reckless driving and other road safety violations remaining significant concerns, technology-based interventions are increasingly becoming relevant to modern traffic management.

However, the decision to keep the number of active cameras confidential raises questions about the extent of the surveillance network currently available to support traffic enforcement.

While the MTTD has confirmed that several cameras have been deployed, the public is yet to receive specific information about their operational coverage.

Nevertheless, ACP Obeng’s disclosure signals that the TRAFFITECH system is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen traffic surveillance and promote discipline on Ghana’s roads, even as authorities maintain secrecy over certain operational details.

For motorists, the message is clear: traffic regulations must be respected regardless of whether surveillance cameras are visibly monitoring their movements.

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