The Ghana Police Service has secured the conviction of a driver captured in a viral social media video dangerously driving along the Kumasi-Accra highway and putting the lives of other road users at risk.
The convict, identified as Agyarko Richard, was driving a Toyota Voxy vehicle with registration number EN 551-26 when he was seen engaging in reckless driving behaviour on the highway.
According to the Police, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) launched investigations after the video gained widespread attention online, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Police said the accused was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, causing road obstruction, endangering other road users, and careless and inconsiderate driving, contrary to the Road Traffic Regulations and the Road Traffic Act.
On Thursday, May 8, 2026, Agyarko Richard appeared before the La Motor Court, presided over by Her Worship Adwoa Sakyi Asumadu, where he pleaded guilty to all the charges levelled against him.
The court subsequently convicted him on his own plea and sentenced him 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 also handed an additional two-month prison sentence with hard labour.
The Ghana Police Service, in a statement, reiterated its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws and cautioned motorists against reckless driving, describing it as a major threat to public safety.
Police further urged drivers to adhere strictly to road traffic regulations and drive responsibly to help protect lives and property on the country’s roads.
By 1960news.com
