Ghanaian police have efficiently secured the conviction of a driver whose harmful habits on the Kumasi-Accra expressway was captured on video on-line, elevating critical issues about highway security.
In keeping with a publish shared on Fb on Friday, Might 8, the convicted driver, recognized as Agyarko Richard, was behind the wheel of a Toyota Voxy car with registration quantity EN 551-26.
The incident got here to the eye of the Ministry of Motor Transport and Transport (MTTD) after the footage was extensively shared on social media, which instantly launched an investigation.
Mr Richard was subsequently charged with quite a few offenses, together with breaching highway visitors guidelines and rules, driving on the improper aspect of the highway, obstructing a highway, endangering the lifetime of different highway customers, and careless and imprudent driving.
He appeared earlier than the La Motor Car Courtroom, presided over by Adwoa Saki Asumadu, on Might 8, 2026, and pleaded responsible to all prices.
On his personal plea, Mr. Richard was discovered responsible and sentenced to pay a nice of 260 penalty models amounting to GH¢3,120.00.
In the event that they fail to pay, they are going to be sentenced to fifteen days of onerous labor. As well as, he was sentenced to 2 months’ imprisonment at onerous labor.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its unwavering dedication to implementing highway visitors legal guidelines and guaranteeing public security.
The company warned motorists in opposition to reckless driving, stressing that such habits continues to pose a critical menace to life and property.
