The Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, has criticised the implementation of TraffiTech-GH, warning that the electronic traffic enforcement system risks becoming a form of “digital extortion” if authorities fail to address existing road infrastructure challenges.
Speaking on the Radio Gold Morning Show, Mr Agboado argued that motorists should not be subjected to automated traffic penalties while problems with traffic lights, access to designated bus stops and inadequate rest facilities remain unresolved.
He warned that commercial drivers would withdraw their services on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, if the authorities failed to address their concerns.
Mr Agboado questioned the fairness of introducing electronic enforcement without first improving road conditions and facilities necessary for motorists to comply with traffic regulations.
“They have now migrated from analog to digital extortion,” he said.
He called on the authorities to repair malfunctioning traffic lights, remove obstructions affecting their visibility and ensure that commercial drivers have proper access to designated bus stops.
The association also wants suitable rest facilities established along major highways, particularly the Accra–Kumasi and Accra–Takoradi routes.
According to Mr Agboado, roadside shops and other commercial establishments cannot substitute for properly organised rest stops where long-distance drivers can take breaks before continuing their journeys.
“We need to do what is right by stopping at rest stops to stretch ourselves a bit before we get back to the steering wheel,” he stated.
Responding to suggestions that infrastructure improvements could be undertaken alongside digital enforcement, Mr Agboado argued that road conditions must also accommodate motorists unfamiliar with particular routes.
He explained that a commercial driver accustomed to operating between Lapaz and Tema might occasionally travel to Kasoa or Takoradi without sufficient knowledge of road hazards, traffic arrangements and locations requiring additional caution.
He maintained that clear road signs, properly functioning traffic systems and adequate facilities were necessary to support compliance and improve road safety.
Mr Agboado insisted that the association’s demands were reasonable and could be addressed if the authorities prioritised the necessary improvements.
He reiterated that the planned withdrawal of services on November 4 would depend on whether the concerns raised by commercial drivers were satisfactorily resolved.
