Also known as: Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department · East Regional MTTD · MTD
Motor Traffic and Transport Department — unit of Ghana Police Service conducting traffic enforcement, vehicle inspections, and accident investigations nationwide.
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The Chronicle
… The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) and the police are visibly present, yet traffic regulation remains largely lax, particularly where motorbike riders are concerned. …
Editorial: Is The Lapaz Police Station Running A Taxi Rank In Front Of Ecobank?Joy Online
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Central East Regional Police Command has arrested 50 drivers for using unapproved lighting systems on their vehicles, with 37 of them prosecuted. …
Police arrest 50 drivers over unapproved vehicle lights on Kasoa-Winneba HighwayJoy Online
… Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alexander Kweku Obeng, Director of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), who made the call, said the new regulations covered critical areas of road transportation and urged the public to obtain copies of the document for study a …
Keep abreast of new traffic regulations – PoliceJoy Online
… In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alexander Kweku Obeng, Director of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), said commercial drivers were required to adhere to the approved fares and should not exploit commuters fo …
Police to prosecute commercial drivers for overcharging passengersJoy Online
… He is therefore urging the Ministry of Transport, the National Road Safety Authority, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to immediately commence stakeholder engagements and a nation …
Kumasi commercial drivers back road traffic law but demand public educationJoy Online
National Director of Operations for the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, ACP Dr Samuel Sasu Mensah has sent a strong message on safety, dignity, and support for cyclists indicating the departments readiness to make Accra a model city for …
MTTD to make Accra model city for safe riding – ACP Dr Samuel Sasu MensahJoy Online
… Regarding the reported withdrawal of Motor Traffic and Transport Department personnel from the roads following complaints of harassment and extortion, the Director-General stated: “On any day, I would prefer the MTTD on the roads harassing drivers while keeping our roads safe tha …
Ghana’s Road Safety Crisis: We must move from reaction to preventionJoy Online
… The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, together with other stakeholders, is assisting with traffic management and efforts to restore normal movement along the affected corridor. …
Ofankor crash death toll rises to 12, several injured – NRSA confirmsJoy Online
… The NRSA is also working with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service and other stakeholders to manage the traffic situation and restore order along the affected corridor. …
NRSA mourns 12 victims of Ofankor-Barrier crash, urges motorists to exercise cautionDaily Guide
… This information was announced by ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, the Director in charge of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). …
Police Seize Illegal Sirens From 1,736 Cars In AshantiThe Chronicle editorial criticizes the Lapaz Police Post and MTTD for lax enforcement of traffic regulations at a busy Accra intersection, noting that motorbike riders routinely disregard traffic lights while police remain seemingly unconcerned, and that a taxi rank operates near Ecobank despite its proximity to the police post.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Chronicle editorial criticizes the Lapaz Police Post and MTTD for lax enforcement of traffic regulations at a busy Accra intersection, noting that motorbike riders routinely disregard traffic lights while police remain seemingly unconcerned, and that a taxi rank operates near Ecobank despite its proximity to the police post.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Central East Regional Police Command arrested 50 drivers for using unauthorised lighting systems such as LED fog lights, strobe lights, and sirens on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway, with 37 prosecuted at Akweley Magistrate Court; the police say enforcement will continue until unauthorised lighting is removed from roads.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Police have urged transport operators, vehicle owners, drivers, and the general public to familiarise themselves with the new Road Traffic Regulations, 2026, which replace the 2012 regulations and address emerging developments including electric vehicles, commercial motorcycles, and technology-based traffic enforcement.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Police have warned commercial vehicle operators that those who charge fares above the Ministry of Transport-approved rates risk prosecution, particularly for repeated violations. The warning addresses recurring complaints from commuters about arbitrary fare increases and charges above officially approved rates.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Commercial drivers in Kumasi welcomed Parliament's December 2025 passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, which introduces new provisions on alcohol limits, motorcycle commercial use, and safety equipment, but called on authorities to intensify public education and ensure strict enforcement. Union leaders expressed concern that drivers were not informed about the law's provisions before passage and warned the amendments could be ignored without proper stakeholder engagement and implementation.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department says it is ready to partner with PRURide to make Accra a model city for safe commercial riding, emphasizing safety and dignity for cyclists. The 2026 PRURide launch brought together stakeholders including the Ghana Cycling Federation, Ghana Police Service, and the University of Ghana to support a safer and greener environment for cyclists on Accra's roads.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A driver educator argues that Ghana's road safety crisis requires preventive measures rather than post-crash responses, and that repeated road deaths have become normalized despite being unacceptable. The author disagrees with some enforcement approaches, including police harassment.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A multi-vehicle crash involving seven vehicles along the John Teye-Ofankor corridor on Thursday, August 13, 2026, has left 12 people dead and several others injured at hospitals. The NRSA is intensifying public education and enforcement measures to address the rising number of fatal crashes in the country.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Twelve people died and others were injured in a crash involving seven vehicles along the John Teye–Ofankor corridor on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The National Road Safety Authority extended condolences to bereaved families and urged motorists to exercise caution and ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service has seized 1,736 vehicles using unauthorised sirens and strobe lights in the Ashanti Region as part of a nationwide crackdown. As of August 10, 2026, police had intercepted 11,292 vehicles across all 25 police regions, with the operation ongoing for about one-and-a-half months.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A collision between a Toyota Hiace commercial van and a Kia Sorento SUV at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region left several people with varying degrees of injuries on August 11. Victims from both vehicles were taken to Ejisu Government Hospital for treatment, and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department has begun investigating the accident.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, argues that Ghana's bribery problem is a deeply embedded cultural issue rather than a salary problem, and calls for strict enforcement combined with depersonalisation of government services—particularly through digital systems to reduce unnecessary face-to-face interactions between citizens and officials.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Government Statistician reports that fewer citizens are paying bribes and more Ghanaians feel included in public decision-making, though the official noted these gains remain fragile and must be sustained, according to the Governance Series Wave 3 Report launched in Accra.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven people died in a collision involving a fuel tanker, an STC bus, and two other vehicles at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Accra-Kumasi Highway in the Eastern Region, triggering a fire that destroyed three vehicles and damaged a fourth. Firefighters from Bunso and Suhum stations, along with police, responded to contain the blaze and manage the scene.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Statistical Service data shows bribe requests by officials jumped from 50.9% in the first half of 2025 to 69.4% in the second half, while the proportion of Ghanaians who actually paid bribes rose from 14.3% to 18.0% over the same period.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A fuel tanker, an STC passenger bus, and two other vehicles collided at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway on Monday, August 3, resulting in seven casualties (two females and five males). The crash triggered a major fire that destroyed the fuel tanker, STC Bus, and Mitsubishi Pick-Up, with two victims sustaining injuries; firefighters and police responded to contain the fire and manage traffic.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A law student describes witnessing a five-year-old child transported unsafely on a motorbike to school, and notes that despite Ghana's constitutional protections and the Children's Act, many poor families lack safe transportation options while wealthier families can afford protected commutes.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MobileMoney Fintech LTD has launched the Ride with MoMo campaign in partnership with Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems to transition commercial drivers from cash to digital payment practices via the MoMo Merchant Wallet and GhQR platform. The campaign aims to help drivers formalise their businesses, keep proper records, and build transaction histories for future access to financial services.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has directed all MPs to fully comply with a government directive banning unauthorised installation and use of sirens and police escorts on vehicles, following a Cabinet decision to intensify enforcement against their indiscriminate use.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Motor Traffic and Transport Department impounded about 700 vehicles in the Western Region during a special operation targeting the unlawful use of sirens, beacon lights and strobe lights. The enforcement is part of a nationwide campaign to comply with Regulations 65 and 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, which restrict emergency warning equipment to authorised state officials and recognised emergency service institutions.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's road crashes are driven by speeding, driver indiscipline, disregard for traffic regulations, and distracted driving, according to the National Road Safety Authority Director-General. Road safety advocates warn that without decisive intervention, preventable deaths will continue to rise as vehicle numbers increase.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department has raised concerns over growing use of tricycles on major highways in the Ahafo Region, citing road safety risks and violations of traffic regulations. Authorities are urging operators to desist from using highways or face enforcement action.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra drivers face mounting danger from malfunctioning traffic lights left unattended for weeks or months, compounded by excessive sirens and emergency lights that confuse conscientious drivers. Faulty traffic lights at intersections pose additional risks amid rising numbers of commercial motorcycles and tricycles.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A team from Konongo-Odumasi Fire Station cut through a mangled taxicab on Thursday night to free a passenger trapped by the dashboard after a head-on collision with an Intercity STC coach along the main highway at Konongo Akrantiebesa. Bystanders had already evacuated three injured victims, who were taken to Steward Hospital.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department arrested 13 drivers for unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during an enforcement exercise on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway on 30th May 2026. The unauthorised equipment was removed and the drivers were issued warning letters.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chairman of Ghana's ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme has urged motorists to insist on receiving their Brown Card certificates when purchasing motor insurance, noting that the cover becomes automatically active once a policy is issued. The Scheme, established in 1982, provides third-party liability insurance for visiting motorists in ECOWAS member states.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department arrested 13 drivers during an enforcement exercise on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway on May 30 for unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights in violation of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012. The drivers were educated on the relevant regulations, issued warning letters, and had their unauthorised devices removed from their vehicles.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department arrested 13 drivers for unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during an enforcement exercise on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway on May 30, 2026. The drivers were educated on traffic regulations, issued warning letters, and the unauthorised equipment was removed from their vehicles.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union and allied transport operators announced a 20 per cent increase in public transport fares effective June 2, 2026, affecting intra-city trotro services, inter-city transport, and shared taxi operations. The increase was attributed to rising fuel prices and increasing costs of vehicle maintenance components.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department in Ghana's Bono Region is struggling to manage road traffic and safety because its only service vehicle, provided in 2012, has broken down beyond repair and the unit lacks patrol motorcycles. Officers say the lack of transport hampers accident investigations and scene response, especially at night.
25 May 2026 · Daily Guide →