Penalty fine for overloaded trucks to increase to GH¢50,000 from GH¢5000 – Roads Minister

January 26, 2026

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has said the government was revising regulations to increase the penalty for overloaded trucks from GH¢5,000 to GH¢50,000.

The minister described the current fine was too low to serve as a deterent offenders.

Industry & Consumer Information series with Johnson OPOKU-BOATENG: Management Review: A strategic imperative for organisations

The start of every year is typically marked by New Year resolutions. Individuals are encouraged to reflect on the previous year—assessing achievements, acknowledging shortcomings, and using these insights to shape future goals. The importance of deliberate goal-setting in achieving sustained success cannot be overstated. For organisations, this same principle applies: […]

January 26, 2026