The complaints include the misuse of trade licence plates, failure by vehicle owners to transfer ownership after selling their vehicles, and discrepancies in vehicle data.
Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alexander Kwaku Obeng, said authorities were reviewing the concerns raised by motorists and working to resolve them.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, November 7, he identified the misuse of trade licence plates as one of the major issues emerging from the enforcement exercise.
ACP Obeng explained that the law permits registered vehicle dealers to obtain trade licence plates from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) for trading purposes, including renting them out for a fee.
However, he cautioned that dealers who rent out their plates remain liable for traffic offences recorded by vehicles using them, as enforcement notices are issued in the names of the registered plate holders rather than the individuals using the plates.
He said the practice had been abused over the years and stressed the need to address it to ensure accountability under the new system.
ACP Obeng also cited the failure of some vehicle owners to complete ownership transfers after selling their vehicles as another source of complaints. He added that the department was working to resolve data-related concerns reported by motorists.
On questions about the reliability of the automated enforcement equipment, he said the system had undergone the required technical checks and verification.
He noted that the system had been homologated, while the equipment had also been verified by the government's engineer.
ACP Obeng assured motorists that the exercise was not intended to unfairly penalise or incriminate the public, adding that the police remained committed to ensuring transparency and integrity in the enforcement process.
