By Angela Adu-Asomaning
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is set to overhaul the national vehicle registration system in a bid to combat fraud, enhance road safety, and modernize vehicle data management. Announcing this in a media briefing in Accra, the Director of Driver Training, Testing, and Licensing (DTTL), Kafui Semevo, said the current system has significant flaws that must be addressed.
Mr. Semevo noted that the existing vehicle database requires thorough cleaning to improve the safety and security of both road users and vehicles. He offered further clarification and justification for the new number plate registration initiative.
“We want to use this system to at least identify those who own these vehicles that we see on our roads. And it is our responsibility to ensure that we also improve public safety and security,” he stated.
The Chief Executive of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, said the new number plate design was developed internally, with no external contract awarded and no additional cost incurred. He also provided details on the registration process and the associated costs.
“We are not paying for re-registration. We are only paying for the number plate. Currently, we are paying 118. But, because now more security features are going to be added to this one, it is highly possible it will go up a little bit,” he stated.
The customized number plate system will include special plates for government vehicles, trailers, heavy-duty equipment, commercial motorcycles, temporary vehicle registration stickers, diplomatic vehicles, and ceremonial number plates.
