The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has introduced advanced clone detection machines, known as OBD II scanners, as part of a major initiative to strengthen vehicle verification processes and safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s vehicle registration system. …
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DVLA — Ghana's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, recently deploying OBD II scanners to combat vehicle fraud and issuing free replacements for defective 2026 number plates.
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has clarified the legal procedure for transferring ownership of vehicles in situations where a seller or importer cannot be traced. …
We cannot change vehicle ownership records without legal authority – DVLAThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has advised the public to exercise due diligence when purchasing vehicles to avoid disputes and protect their legal rights. …
DVLA urges caution in vehicle purchases… Chairman of the Association, Robert Adomako, says the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) must urgently phase out manual inspections in favour of automated systems to improve road safety and reduce road crashes. …
Private Vehicle Testing Stations push for machine-based vehicle testing, demand revenue share reviewThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has recorded a significant rise in revenue following an expansion of its operations since 2025. …
DVLA records 67% revenue surge in first quarter of 2026- April 2026
… He’s currently serving as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority
Ghana’s AI Strategy is more than a policy, it is a declaration of digital sovereigntyThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced the recall and replacement of a batch of 2026 vehicle number plates after routine checks revealed quality defects that caused some plates to fade prematurely. …
DVLA Recalls Defective 2026 Number PlatesThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced plans to replace a batch of 2026 vehicle number plates found fading. …
DVLA to replace fading 2026 number plates free of chargeThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced plans to replace a batch of 2026 embossed number plates after discovering a defect that causes the characters to fade. …
DVLA to replace defective 2026 embossed number plates free of charge over fading issue… DVLA registers converted vehicles without enhanced inspection (contrary to L.I. 2180). …
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DVLA deploys OBD II scanners to detect vehicle cloning fraud
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has introduced advanced clone detection machines (OBD II scanners) to detect cloned vehicles and illegally duplicated Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs). The technology is intended to strengthen vehicle verification, combat registration fraud, and improve road security.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
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DVLA deploys OBD II scanners to detect vehicle cloning fraud
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has introduced advanced clone detection machines (OBD II scanners) to detect cloned vehicles and illegally duplicated Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs). The technology is intended to strengthen vehicle verification, combat registration fraud, and improve road security.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
DVLA clarifies legal limits on vehicle ownership transfers
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has clarified that it cannot unilaterally alter vehicle ownership records without proper legal authority and that disputes over ownership must be resolved through the courts, not the DVLA. Buyers unable to locate sellers should seek a court declaration of ownership or vesting order.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
DVLA advises caution and due diligence in vehicle purchases
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has urged prospective vehicle buyers to verify that sellers have proper ownership, present authentic registration documents, and comply with statutory requirements. The DVLA clarified it does not adjudicate ownership disputes; remedies for seller failure lie with the seller under the Sale of Goods Act.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wednesday 6 May
Private testing stations call for machine-based vehicle inspections
The Association of Ghana Private Vehicle Testing Stations is calling on the government to adopt machine-based vehicle testing nationwide and review the revenue-sharing model with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, arguing that automated systems are more reliable than manual inspections for assessing vehicle roadworthiness and reducing road crashes.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
DVLA records 67% revenue surge in Q1 2026
Ghana's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority posted a 67% increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, attributing the growth to operational expansion, digital transformation, and improved compliance systems that have reduced processing delays.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Ghana launches AI strategy as declaration of digital sovereignty
Ghana launched a National AI Strategy under President Mahama and Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George, positioning artificial intelligence as a matter of political power and national sovereignty rather than mere technology, emphasizing sovereign AI infrastructure and local innovation over African dependence on imported global systems.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
DVLA recalls defective 2026 number plates for free replacement
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has announced the recall and replacement of a batch of 2026 vehicle number plates after routine quality checks revealed defects causing printed characters to fade prematurely. Vehicle owners who received the defective plates are invited to visit any DVLA office nationwide for a free replacement.
28 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Monday 27 April
DVLA offers free replacement for fading 2026 number plates
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has announced it will replace a batch of 2026 vehicle number plates that were found to be fading due to quality control defects. Affected vehicle owners can visit any DVLA office across the country for free replacements, and the authority says it is strengthening quality control processes to prevent similar issues in the future.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
DVLA to replace faulty 2026 number plates free nationwide
The DVLA has announced that it will replace a batch of 2026 embossed number plates at no cost after routine quality checks revealed a defect causing printed characters to fade. Affected vehicle owners are invited to visit any DVLA office nationwide for free replacement, and the Authority said it is strengthening quality assurance processes to prevent similar issues.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 24 April
Toyota Voxy vehicles account for less than 1% of crashes
A Business & Financial Times column argues that banning Toyota Voxy vehicles would not significantly reduce road accidents in Ghana, noting that national crash data shows Voxy involvement is less than 1% of all crashes and that systemic factors like driver behaviour and economic pressure—not the vehicle itself—are the primary causes.
24 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →