A viral video has surfaced on social media of a man believed to be a driver slapping a Police MTTD officer during a heated dispute in public.
In the viral video, the officer, with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, was captured in a heated exchange with the driver.
The viral video shared by a netizen was captioned, “The disrespect is honestly too much! A driver was seen confronting an MTTD officer and even slapping him. Whatever the issue was, putting hands on an officer is way out of line.”
The 16-second video captured the physical confrontation of the driver who appeared to lose his temper and slapped the officer, with the officer subsequently retaliating.
The driver in the video was heard saying, “If I don’t take care, I won’t leave the car for you guys,” before allegedly slapping the officer.
Meanwhile, the circumstances that led to the dispute remain unclear.
One X user added, “Some of the officers are the ones causing this as they’re more interested in collecting money.
They’re reducing the powers of the state institution”.
A netizen added, “So why did the police officer take his keys in the first place? Honestly, if I were the judge presiding over this case, I would let the driver walk free. Committing a traffic offence does not, by itself, give a police officer unlimited authority to seize a driver’s property”.
One X user added, “Don’t support violence buh police people dey like worry drivers over unnecessary things too much.
One arrested me and was demanding money because I didn’t have a spare tire”.
A netizen added, “You don’t even know what happened, bro. Make sure you don’t find yourself in a difficult situation; that only God is your witness. Don’t be angry; many are dead, and some are in prison because only God knows the truth”.
In other news, the Ghana Police Service has clarified that a flyer circulating on social media claiming that the use of AirPods, earphones and other audio devices while driving or riding is prohibited by law.
The Police Service urged the public to disregard a flyer circulating on social media.
In a post on X on Tuesday, August 18, the Police said the flyer was not issued or authorised by the Service.
According to the Police, they are working to identify those behind the publication.
However, they caution motorists and other road users against activities or devices that could distract them or affect their attention, hearing, vehicle control or awareness of surrounding traffic.
The Police statement issued on X read, “POLICE URGE PUBLIC TO DISREGARD FALSE FLYER ON USE OF AIRPODS AND EARPHONES WHILE DRIVING
The Ghana Police Service would like to urge the public to disregard a flyer circulating on social media, purporting to be a public safety announcement from the Service, and claiming, among other things, that the use of AirPods, earphones, or other audio devices while riding or driving is prohibited under the law.
The Service wishes to clarify that the flyer is not a communication of the Ghana Police Service. The Service has neither issued nor authorised the said publication; and our Cybercrime Unit is working on tracing those behind the false publication.
The Service, however, wishes to remind motorists and other road users that any activity or device that distracts them or compromises their attention, hearing, control of the vehicle or awareness of surrounding traffic can pose a serious risk to road safety.
Motorists and riders should therefore endeavour to avoid distractions and exercise maximum care while on the road.
The Service further urges all motorists, motorcyclists and other road users to familiarise themselves with and comply fully with the Road Traffic Regulations,
2026 (L.I. 2519) and all other applicable road traffic laws. Compliance with these regulations is essential to reducing road crashes and protecting lives. (A copy of the relevant provision is attached for ease of reference).
The Ghana Police Service entreats the public to rely on official Police communication channels for information on road traffic regulations and other public safety matters.
The Service remains committed to enforcing road traffic laws fairly and professionally while working with all stakeholders to promote safety on our roads”.
Watch the video below:
The disrespect is honestly too much! A driver was seen confronting an MTTD officer and even slapping him. Whatever the issue was, putting hands on an officer is way out of line. pic.twitter.com/FbPSapXjOT
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