Togo introduces fixed penalties for traffic offences
Togo introduced a fixed penalty for various traffic offences. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautioned Ghanaian travellers to Togo to be on the lookout following the introduction of the penalties. The new penalties range from 6,000 to 25,000 CFA, depending on the nature of the offence.
The penalties communicated by Togolese authorities include: driving under the influence of alcohol (10,000 CFA), failure to wear a helmet (10,000 CFA), use of a mobile phone while driving (6,000 CFA), abandonment of a vehicle on a public road (6,000 CFA), defective lighting (6,000 CFA), non-compliance with traffic lanes (6,000 CFA), failure to respect a roundabout (6,000 CFA), and refusal to comply with a police order (6,000 CFA). Other penalties include improper or illegal parking (up to 10,000 CFA), vehicle overloading (10,000 CFA), missing license plate (20,000 CFA), failure to possess a valid vehicle inspection certificate (25,000 CFA), driving without insurance (6,000 CFA), wrong-way driving (25,000 CFA), failure to obey traffic lights (6,000 CFA), endangering passengers (6,000 CFA), and missing required vehicle components such as a rearview mirror or registration certificate (6,000 CFA). The Ministry issued a public notice on May 1.
The Ministry has urged all Ghanaian travellers to strictly comply with traffic regulations in Togo to ensure safe driving and avoid penalties. The statement read, "All relevant stakeholders and authorities are hereby informed to take note of this development for the necessary action." The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding
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Ghanaian travelers to Togo are being asked to take note of new traffic regulations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is involved- but what could this mean for those crossing the border?
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