The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public against a fake electronic traffic violation notice circulating online, describing it as fraudulent and not issued by the Service.
In a public notice, the Police said it had observed with “deep concern” a viral electronic message claiming to notify individuals of traffic offences and requesting payment of fines.
According to the Service, the notice is false, invalid and does not originate from the Ghana Police Service.
“The Service wishes to inform the general public that the notification is false, fraudulent, invalid, and not coming from the Police Service,” the statement said.
The Police further warned individuals involved in creating or circulating the fake notices to desist immediately, stressing that such acts constitute a serious criminal offence punishable by law. Perpetrators, it said, will be arrested and prosecuted.
The Service also disclosed that it is collaborating with key stakeholders — including the Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Transport, National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), National Insurance Commission and the Ministry of Finance — to engage Parliament on proposed amendments to road traffic regulations.
The amendments are intended to facilitate the rollout of an automated traffic law enforcement programme known as “Traffitech-GH” in the coming months.
The Police assured the public that updates would be provided as developments unfold and urged citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent communications.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
