General News of 2026-11-06
TraffiTech-Gh: 'Stop hiding speed cameras' – Action for Justice tells government
Action for Justice has called on the government to make speed cameras visible and install large warning signboards ahead of camera-monitored zones, arguing that hiding the devices risks turning road safety enforcement into a trap for motorists.
The group says while it supports the government's efforts to curb speeding and reduce road crashes through technology, drivers must be adequately informed when approaching roads monitored by speed cameras.
In a press release dated November 5, 2026, and signed by its Executive Secretary and Convener, Bright Boadi, Action for Justice questioned the practice of concealing speed cameras without prior warning to motorists.
"The purpose of a speed camera should be to prevent over-speeding, not to trap drivers," the group stated.
It argued that motorists cannot be expected to know that a particular stretch of road is under camera surveillance when authorities fail to provide advance notice.
The group is therefore urging the government, through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, to ensure that speed cameras are clearly visible and that large warning signs are erected sufficiently ahead of every camera zone.
According to Action for Justice, such signs would give drivers enough time to adjust their speed and comply with road traffic regulations before reaching the monitored areas.
It further argued that warning signs should be considered an essential part of road safety enforcement rather than an optional addition to speed camera installations.
"This is the standard practice in advanced countries. Where there is a speed limit and a camera is installed, the authorities erect a big signboard in advance to inform drivers," the statement said.
The group maintained that visible warnings would encourage motorists to slow down voluntarily, which it considers the ultimate objective of deploying speed cameras.
"If our aim is truly to save lives and not just to arrest and fine drivers, then let us adopt the best practice. Let the cameras be visible. Let the signboards speak before the camera flashes," it added.
Action for Justice has consequently appealed to the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ghana Police Service, particularly the MTTD, and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to act on its proposal.
It said making camera locations known to motorists would promote fairness and transparency while ensuring that speed enforcement remains focused on preventing accidents and protecting lives.
The group's demand comes amid renewed public attention on speeding and the use of technology to enforce road traffic regulations in Ghana.
However, it has not provided specific examples of roads where speed cameras have allegedly been concealed or data showing how many motorists have been affected by the practice.
The demand comes days after the MTTD disclosed that it was working with a road engineer to introduce speed-camera warning symbols on selected roads across the country.
ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, the department's Director of Education, Research and Training, said the symbols would be incorporated into existing road signs, including overhead gantries.
He also maintained that the proposed signs would serve as an additional public information measure and were not a legal requirement for speed enforcement.
Ghana's road safety situation provides important context for the debate:
2,949 - People killed in road crashes in 2025 [National Road Safety Authority figures]
14,743 - Reported road crashes
16,714 - People injured
18.2% - Increase in fatalities over 2024
455 - Additional deaths compared with 2024
Other relevant figures:
- Ghana recorded 13,489 crashes and 2,494 deaths in 2024.
- The 2025 crashes involved 24,938 vehicles.
- Speeding accounted for more than 60% of collisions, according to figures cited by the Legal Resources Centre from the NRSA.
These figures reinforce the importance of effective speed enforcement, although they do not establish that hidden cameras cause accidents or that warning signs alone reduce fatalities.
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