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The La Motor Court has sentenced Toyota Voxy driver Agyarko Richard to two months’ imprisonment with hard labour after he was captured in a viral video driving dangerously on the Kumasi–Accra Highway.
According to a police statement, the vehicle, with registration number EN 551-26, was impounded following investigations by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).
The police indicated that the suspect was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, an offence that contravenes the Road Traffic Regulations and the Road Traffic Act.
The accused, Agyarko Richard, was arraigned before the La Motor Court, presided over by Her Worship Adwoa Sakyi Asumadu, on Friday, 8 May 2026, where he pleaded guilty to all charges.
Upon his own plea, the court convicted him and imposed a fine of 260 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢3,120.00, or in default, 15 days’ imprisonment with hard labour. Police added that he was handed a two-month custodial sentence with hard labour.
The Ghana Police Service has urged motorists to drive responsibly and comply with all road traffic regulations to help protect lives and property, reiterating its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws.
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