Also known as: Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department · East Regional MTTD · MTD
Motor Traffic and Transport Department — law enforcement and traffic regulation agency under Ghana Police Service, implementing automated enforcement systems and road safety initiatives.
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Joy Online
… Implemented in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, GAPTE, and the Department of Urban Roads, the initiative initially covers three major commuter corridors: Amasaman–Accra, Adentan–Accra, and Kasoa–Accra. …
GAPTE must stick to advertised times for the contra-flow system – Local MinisterJoy Online
… Implemented in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, GAPTE, and the Department of Urban Roads, the initiative initially covers three major commuter corridors: Amasaman–Accra, Adentan–Accra, and Kasoa–Accra. …
GAPTE must stick to advertised times for the contra-flow system — Local Gov’t MinisterJoy Online
… Personnel from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) will be stationed at strategic points to direct traffic and enforce the arrangements. …
NPP National Delegates Conference: Police announce road closures, diversions around Baba Yara StadiumJoy Online
… This is being implemented in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service and the Department of Urban Roads. …
Adenta-Accra travel time improves significantly under contra-flow – GAPTEJoy Online
… He explained that the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive had worked with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of the Interior, the National Road Safety Authority and the Department of Urban Roads, among other stakehol …
Aayalolo buses not speeding on contra-flow lanes – GAPTE assures commutersJoy Online
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has called on the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) to intensify enforcement against commercial drivers operating outside recognised transport terminals and unions. …
MTTD must intensify enforcement against unregulated drivers – NRSAThe Chronicle
… The programme is being implemented by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service as part of efforts to tackle indiscipline on the country’s roads and improve compliance with road traffic laws. …
TRAFFITECH-GH Rollout Postponed to November 1Joy Online
… The programme, being implemented through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), forms part of efforts by the Police Service to address indiscipline on Ghana’s roads and improve compliance with traffic laws and regulations. …
TRAFFITECH-GH full implementation rescheduled to November 1Joy Online
More than 900 people have died in road crashes recorded across Ghana between January and August 2026, with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) warning that many of the incidents could have been prevented. …
MTTD records 9,000 preventable crashes, over 900 deaths in eight monthsJoy Online
… GAPTE contraflow wardens will be deployed to enforce the system, with support from personnel of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) at selected critical intersections. …
Private cars, taxis, trotros, okadas barred from Ayalolo lanes during peak hoursThe Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has directed GAPTE to operate Aayalolo buses on the new contra-flow system strictly according to advertised departure times, regardless of whether buses are full, to promote time management and change public behaviour.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has directed GAPTE to operate Aayalolo buses on the new contra-flow system strictly according to advertised departure times, regardless of whether buses are full, to promote time management and change public behaviour.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Local Government has directed GAPTE, which operates the Aayalolo buses, to adhere strictly to advertised departure times for the newly launched contra-flow system, arguing that punctuality will encourage passengers to adjust their schedules and improve time management behaviour.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions around Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi ahead of the NPP National Delegates Conference and elections on Saturday, October 3, 2026, to ensure public safety and security.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive reported a major improvement in travel time on the Adenta-Accra corridor following the introduction of a contra-flow arrangement for Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services, with journeys completed in approximately 23 minutes during peak hours compared to the previous two-and-a-half hours. About 8,000 passengers were transported from Adenta towards Accra during the morning session of the first day of implementation on 29 September 2026.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive has assured commuters that Aayalolo buses operating on newly introduced contra-flow lanes are not speeding, with drivers receiving special training to ensure passenger safety. Safety was a major consideration in planning and implementation, with involvement from transport, security and road safety agencies.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Road Safety Authority's Director-General has urged the Motor Traffic and Transport Department to intensify enforcement against commercial drivers operating outside recognised transport terminals and unions, who he said pose a challenge to effective self-regulation in the transport sector.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has postponed full implementation of the automated traffic law enforcement programme TRAFFITECH-GH from October 1 to November 1, 2026, to allow for further public awareness and education on the system before its rollout.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Police Service has postponed full implementation of its automated traffic enforcement system TRAFFITECH-GH from October 1 to November 1, 2026, to allow for more extensive public awareness and education on how the system operates and issues Electronic Notices of Violation to offenders.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana recorded over 900 deaths and about 9,000 preventable crashes involving 15,000 vehicles between January and August 2026, with approximately 11,000 people injured. The MTTD says the situation requires sustained road safety education and reactive interventions to protect road users.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Starting September 29, private cars, taxis, trotros, okadas and trucks will be barred from lanes designated for Ayalolo buses during peak hours (6am–9am towards CBD, 4pm–7pm from CBD) across Amasaman, Pokuase, Kasoa and Adenta corridors, with enforcement by GAPTE wardens and MTTD personnel.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government will introduce contra-flow lanes for Ayalolo buses on the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra and Kasoa–Accra corridors from September 29, 2026, operating during peak hours (6–9 am and 4–8 pm) to reduce journey times and congestion into the CBD.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Local Government has introduced contra-flow arrangements for Aayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services on the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra, and Kasoa–Accra corridors during peak commuting hours (6–9 am and 4–8 pm) starting September 29. The dedicated lanes will be reserved exclusively for authorised Aayalolo buses, with private vehicles and other unauthorised road users prohibited, as part of efforts to reduce congestion and improve public transport reliability to the CBD.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The MTTD Director of Education, Research and Training rejected the claim that all government vehicles are automatically exempt from vehicle tint laws. Exemptions apply only to vehicles used by the President for official duties, designated security agencies, emergency medical services, and money-transport institutions — not blanket exemption for ministries, departments, or assemblies.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department's Director of Research, Training and Education has cautioned motorists against heavily tinted vehicle windows, citing safety risks and potential facilitation of criminal activities. Ghana's regulations require vehicle windows to allow at least 70 per cent light transmission, and tinting of front windscreens is prohibited by law.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department has conducted training for selected personnel and public-sector stakeholders ahead of the nationwide operationalisation of the Traffitech-GH road traffic enforcement system on October 1, 2026. The training covered the system's operations, new Road Traffic Regulations, automated offences and fines, and the process for contesting automated traffic offences.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Local Government inspected ongoing work on the fifth day of a National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise at Agbogbloshie and other areas, and said he would engage the Motor Traffic and Transport Department to explore traffic management measures to ease congestion hampering equipment operations.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will compete for the first time on the international motorsport stage when a three-driver team participates in the Karting Africa Showrun in Benguela, Angola on 10 and 11 October 2026. Senior driver Jihad Armand will be joined by junior drivers Khloé Kusi-Asomah (11) and Ezra Stephens (9), with the event bringing together 39 drivers from across Africa.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank employees launched the Helmet On, Life On Campaign to promote responsible motorcycle use among commercial riders and passengers across Accra's central business district, reaching over 500 riders through road safety education and training workshops in collaboration with the NRSA and MTTD.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department says implementation of new road traffic regulations is expected to significantly reduce road crashes beyond Ghana's annual 5% reduction target, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals that seek a 50% reduction in crashes from the 2021 baseline.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has released guidelines for its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, set to launch on October 1, 2026. The system will use cameras, sensors, and digital devices to detect traffic offences such as speeding, red-light running, and seatbelt violations, with violators notified via SMS of Electronic Notices of Violation.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department will begin full implementation of TRAFFITECH-GH, an automated traffic law enforcement programme using cameras and Personal Data Assistant devices to detect offences and issue Electronic Notices of Violation to vehicle owners via SMS, aimed at improving road safety and compliance with traffic regulations.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Police Service will implement TRAFFITECH-GH, an automated traffic law enforcement programme using cameras and Personal Data Assistant devices to detect offences and issue Electronic Notices of Violation by SMS, aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic casualties.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Police Service will fully implement its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026, using cameras and PDA devices to detect offences and issue electronic notices via SMS to violators.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is taking steps to revive and restructure the Aayalolo rapid bus transport system to address traffic congestion in major cities including Greater Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs said the government would engage relevant transport and traffic authorities to develop a framework to make the bus service more rapid and attractive to commuters.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 11th edition of the KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, featuring a 21-kilometre main race and a 5-kilometre social race, with prize money totalling GH¢160,000 for top finishers and GH¢10,000 for the first Ghanaian to finish. The event will be monitored by World Athletics as organisers work towards international recognition.
7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe urged prospective commercial motorcycle, tricycle and quadricycle riders to undergo proper training, obtain licences and wear protective gear. He stressed that riding ability alone does not qualify someone for commercial operation, and that riders must comply with road traffic regulations and respect road signs.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department has intercepted 1,991 vehicles in Kumasi Metropolis since July 3, 2026, for unauthorised use of sirens (97 vehicles) and illegal use of strobe lights (1,830 vehicles) as part of an enforcement crackdown on traffic violations.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department intercepted 1,991 vehicles in Kumasi for traffic violations involving unauthorised use of sirens and strobe lights; 97 were cited for siren misuse and 1,830 for strobe light abuse. The operation, launched July 3, 2026, enforces Road Traffic Regulations under Ghana's legal framework.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana plans to replace manual roadside traffic checks with a digital system by September 2026 that will detect more than 47 traffic offences using cameras, handheld devices and radar systems, with evidence reviewed centrally before electronic notices are sent to offenders. The move aims to modernise enforcement and reduce direct interactions between motorists and police, following Ghana's record 2,949 road deaths in 2025.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has warned motorists using unauthorised sirens to stop immediately or risk device removal by police. The government plans to intensify enforcement through a digital traffic system with cameras to capture siren offences, leading to fines or licence suspension.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →