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Keep these documents at hand if you're driving on Ghana roads
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Keep these documents at hand if you're driving on Ghana roads

by  Aba Afful 2 min read

If you don't want the Ghana Police to harass you or take a bribe from you, there are some particular documents you should always have in your car.

Most people might think that they can get pulled over in Ghana for driving recklessly, knocking someone off or missing a taillight.

Keep these documents at hand if you're driving on Ghana roads

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Contrary to this belief, some determined Ghanaian cops, especially the corrupt ones, can pull you over for no apparent reason just to drill you over some things.

Keep these documents at hand if you're driving on Ghana roads

These clashes with them can usually drag on for terrifying LONG hours unless you decide to give in and offer them some bride.

But if you're as strong headed as we are and not ready to part with your cash in this economically challenging Ghana, here are the documents and certificates you should readily have at hand.

1. Driver's License

Keep these documents at hand if you're driving on Ghana roads

Do we even need to say this? You NEED a drivers' license to drive!!!

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2. Road Worthiness Certificate

Keep these documents at hand if you're driving on Ghana roads

Just to prove that your car deserves to be on the streets. But these cops will never ask this of some rickety "trotros".

3. Vehicle Insurance Certificate

Keep these documents at hand if you're driving on Ghana roads
Some Insurance Companies in Ghana

This sticker is usually visibly placed on the windshield. Just make sure it is up-to-date.

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4. Proof of Ownership

Keep these documents at hand if you're driving on Ghana roads

Do you own the car? Some overzealous police can request this and with good reason too.

5. Vehicle License

Keep these documents at hand if you're driving on Ghana roads

Similar to the Driver's License, also provided by DVLA

And always remember this documents must always be updated - when and where they need to be - and not expired.

Do you have all of these document at hand? You can also read about the 10 friends everyone needs to help them survive in Ghana.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Aba Afful (Copyeditor) Maame Aba serves as a copy editor at YEN.com.gh. She naturally enjoys working with words and has an eye for quality content. She has a keen interest in cyberspace and wants to see YEN.com.gh produce more impactful, thought-provoking, and error-free content. Aba has five years of experience as a content writer, blogger, author, and proofreader. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2017. She joined the team in 2021.

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