The Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department is actively resolving automated traffic enforcement complaints received during the first seven days of rollout, targeting trade plate abuse, unrecorded vehicle transfers, and minor data errors.
Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday, November 7, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, confirmed that every feedback submission is being processed.
Trade Licence Plate Abuse Under Fire
Obeng highlighted the misuse of trade licence plates as a major source of early confusion.
While registered vehicle dealers are legally permitted to acquire trade plates from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority for commercial use, including renting them out for a fee, dealers remain legally accountable for any automated ticket generated while the plate is in use.
"However, he cautioned that dealers who rent out their plates remain responsible for any traffic violations recorded against vehicles using them, as tickets are issued to the registered holders rather than the individuals renting the plates." - ACP Obeng
ACP Obeng added that this long-abused practice must stop under the new digital framework.
Unrecorded Sales and Technical Checks
Unrecorded vehicle transfers represent another headache for officers. Buyers and sellers who fail to officially transfer vehicle ownership at the DVLA leave former owners liable for automated fines triggered by the new buyer.
Addressing public doubts regarding system accuracy, Obeng assured motorists that all enforcement hardware had undergone rigorous technical checks before deployment.
He explained that the system was fully homologated and verified by government engineers, promising that the operation aims to improve road discipline rather than unfairly penalize drivers.
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