The Ministry of Overseas Affairs has warned Ghanaian vacationers visiting Togo to watch out following the introduction of mounted penalties for varied visitors offences.
In a public discover issued on Could 1, the ministry revealed that new fines will probably be imposed, starting from 6,000 CFA to 25,000 CFA, relying on the character of the violation.
new penalty payment
The violations and corresponding penalties introduced by the Togolese authorities embody driving drunk (10,000 CFA), not carrying a helmet (10,000 CFA), utilizing a cell phone whereas driving (6,000 CFA), leaving a car on a public highway (6,000 CFA), faulty lighting (6,000 CFA), and lane violation (6,000 CFA). CFA), failure to adjust to roundabout (6,000 CFA), refusal to adjust to police orders (6,000 CFA).
Different penalties embody improper or unlawful parking (as much as 10,000 CFA), overloading a car (10,000 CFA), lacking license plates (20,000 CFA), not having a legitimate car inspection certificates (25,000 CFA), driving with out insurance coverage (6,000 CFA), driving the incorrect manner (25,000 CFA), and ignoring visitors lights (6,000 CFA). CFA), endangering passengers (6,000 CFA), and dropping essential car components akin to a rearview mirror or registration certificates (6,000 CFA).
Word to vacationers
The ministry referred to as on all Ghanaian vacationers to strictly adhere to Togo’s visitors laws to make sure secure driving and keep away from penalties.
“All stakeholders and authorities are hereby knowledgeable to be aware of this improvement to take essential motion,” the assertion mentioned.
The Ministry reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding the welfare of Ghanaians and can proceed to supply well timed info to information Ghanaians’ actions.
