The Ghana Police Service has secured the conviction of Agyarko Richard, the driver captured in a viral video dangerously driving along the Kumasi–Accra highway and putting the lives of other road users at risk.
According to police, the driver of a Toyota Voxy with registration number EN 551-26 was arrested after investigations by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) following the circulation of the video on social media.
He was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, causing obstruction, endangering other road users, and careless and inconsiderate driving under the Road Traffic Regulations and Road Traffic Act.
On May 8, 2026, the accused appeared before the La Motor Court, presided over by Her Worship Adwoa Sakyi Asumadu, where he pleaded guilty to all charges.
The court convicted him on his own plea and sentenced him to pay a fine of 260 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢3,120, or serve 15 days imprisonment with hard labour in default. He was also handed an additional two-month prison sentence with hard labour.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to enforcing road safety laws and cautioned motorists against reckless driving, stressing that such behaviour continues to endanger lives on the country’s roads.
