The Ghana Police Service has warned the public about a fake electronic traffic violation notice circulating online.

In a statement, the Service said it had noted “with deep concern a viral electronic notice of violation of traffic offence supposedly from the Ghana Police Service” which informs individuals that they have committed traffic offences and must make payments.

According to the Police, the notice is not genuine. It said that the message is “false, fraudulent, invalid, and not coming from the Police Service.”

The fake notice reportedly tells recipients that they have broken certain traffic rules and asks them to pay fines. However, the Police have made it clear that they have not issued any such electronic notification.

The Service has also warned those responsible for creating and sharing the false message. It cautioned that “all persons circulating these notifications” must stop immediately, describing the act as “nefarious” and a serious criminal offence.

The statement added that anyone found behind the circulation of the fake notice will face the law. “Perpetrators will be arrested and brought to justice,” the Service said.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service disclosed that it is working with several key institutions on plans to introduce an automated traffic law enforcement system.

The Service said it is collaborating with the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Transport, National Road Safety Authority, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, National Insurance Commission and the Ministry of Finance.

Together, they are engaging Parliament to amend road traffic regulations to allow the roll-out of a new programme known as Traffitech-GH in the coming months.

The Police assured the public that further updates will be provided as discussions progress.