TraffiTech-GH Driver Checklist: Speed Limits, Insurance, Tyres, Tint and Seatbelts Under the New Road Rules

By the TrustCheck team 1 Nov 2026

Short answer: to stay clear of a TraffiTech-GH notice, keep to 30 km/h near schools and markets, 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on highways and 100 km/h on motorways, make sure your insurance (check with *920*57#), licence and roadworthy certificate are valid, everyone wears a seatbelt, and your phone stays out of your hand. Below is a checklist based on the Ghana Police Service TraffiTech-GH page and the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519).

On the road

Speed: 30 km/h at schools, markets and similar places; 50 km/h in built-up areas; 90 km/h on highways; 100 km/h on motorways. Speeding is what the cameras look for first.
Red lights: running a red light is one of the offences the system is built to catch.
Phone: using a phone while driving is an offence, with fines reported of up to GH₵600.
Seatbelts: they must work, and passengers under 18 must wear one. Child seats must meet the approved standard.
Parking: parking partly or fully on a verge, shoulder or footway is an offence, and so is washing or repairing a vehicle on the road.

Papers and checks

Insurance: dial *920*57# and enter your vehicle number to check it. The owner is responsible for insurance.
Fines on your vehicle: dial *220# to see outstanding TraffiTech-GH fines. Unpaid fines block DVLA services such as licence renewal and vehicle transfer.
Licence and roadworthy: an expired driving licence or roadworthy certificate is on the list of offences the system covers.
Your phone number at the DVLA: notices go to the owner's registered number. Keep it current so you do not miss the 14-day deadline.

The vehicle itself

Tyres: under Regulation 87, tyres must be no more than six years old. The four-digit code on the tyre wall is the week and year it was made (for example 4026 means week 40 of 2026).
Window tint: a tinted front windscreen is not allowed, and other tinted glass must let through at least 70% of light (security and emergency services are among the exemptions).
Reflectors: white at the front, red at the back. Vehicles of 1.5 tonnes or more need reflective bands.

If a notice arrives

Check it came from GPS-MTTD, then type www.ghana.gov.gh yourself to see the evidence. Pay there or with *222# within 14 days, or contest it. Never pay a person or a personal MoMo number. More here:

Last checked: 1 November 2026, the day TraffiTech-GH went live. Rules and amounts can change: the Ghana Police Service TraffiTech-GH page (police.gov.gh) and your own notice are the final word.

Frequently asked questions

What speed limits does TraffiTech-GH enforce?

30 km/h near schools and markets, 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on highways and 100 km/h on motorways.

How do I check my car insurance in Ghana?

Dial *920*57# and enter your vehicle registration number.

How old can my tyres be under the new rules?

Under Regulation 87 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026, tyres must be no more than six years old. The four-digit code on the tyre shows the week and year it was made.

Is window tint allowed in Ghana?

Not on the front windscreen. Other tinted glass must let through at least 70% of light, with exemptions for security and emergency services.