The Ghana Police Service has secured the conviction of a driver captured in a viral social media video driving dangerously along the Kumasi-Accra highway and endangering the lives of other road users.

The convict, identified as Agyarko Richard, was the driver of a Toyota Voxy with registration number EN 551-26.

In a post shared on its social media page on May 8, 2026, the police said Agyarko Richard was arrested after officers from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) launched investigations following the circulation of the video online.

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The police said, "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".

According to the police, he was arraigned before court on May 8, 2026.

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.

"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 post stated.

The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws across the country.

“Motorists are urged to drive responsibly and comply with all road traffic regulations to help protect lives and property,” it cautioned.

The Service also warned that reckless driving continues to pose a serious threat to public safety and assured the public that offenders would be dealt with according to the law.

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