A driver captured in a viral video driving recklessly along the Kumasi–Accra Highway has been convicted by the La Motor Court.
The convict, Agyarko Richard, was arrested following investigations by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Police said Agyarko Richard was driving a Toyota Voxy with registration number EN 551-26 at the time of the incident.
He was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, obstructing traffic, endangering other road users, and careless and inconsiderate driving contrary to the Road Traffic Act and Regulations.
Appearing before Her Ladyship Adwoa Sakyi Asumadu on May 8, the accused admitted to all charges and was subsequently convicted on his own plea.
The court imposed a fine of 260 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢3,120, with a default sentence of 15 days’ imprisonment with hard labour.
In addition to the fine, the court handed him a further two-month custodial sentence with hard labour.
In a statement shared on Facebook, the Ghana Police Service said the ruling demonstrates its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws and deterring reckless behaviour on the country’s roads.
The Service also urged motorists to exercise caution while driving, warning that reckless and inconsiderate driving continues to pose a serious threat to lives and public safety nationwide.
