The Ghana Police Service has secured the conviction of a driver captured in a viral video driving dangerously on the Kumasi-Accra highway.
The convict, identified as Agyarko Richard, driver of a Toyota Voxy vehicle with registration number EN 551-26, was arrested following investigations by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) after the video circulated on social media.
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Police said the accused was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, causing road obstruction, causing danger to other road users, and careless and inconsiderate driving contrary to the Road Traffic Regulations and the Road Traffic Act.
According to the Police, the accused appeared before the La Motor Court on May 8, 2026, presided over by Her Worship Adwoa Sakyi Asumadu, where he pleaded guilty to all charges.
He was convicted on his own plea and sentenced to pay a fine of 260 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢3,120, or in default serve 15 days imprisonment with hard labour. He was additionally sentenced to two months’ imprisonment with hard labour.
The Police Service reiterated its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws and warned motorists against reckless driving, which it said continues to threaten public safety.
