The Ghana Police Service has secured the conviction of a driver captured in a viral video driving dangerously along the Kumasi Accra highway and endangering the lives of other road users.
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 widely on social media.
The suspect 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.
On 8th May 2026, the accused was arraigned before the La Motor Court, 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¢3,120.00, or in default serve 15 days imprisonment in hard labour. He was additionally sentenced to two months imprisonment in hard labour.
The Ghana Police Service reiterates its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws and warns motorists against reckless driving, which continues to pose a serious threat to public safety. Motorists are urged to drive responsibly and comply with all road traffic regulations to help protect lives and property.
