The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has held a stakeholder engagement at its Head Office in Accra on the implementation of New Vehicle Registration Number plate. The meeting forms part of the authority’s efforts to sensitise the public on the initiative scheduled for the implementation in January 2026.

Addressing participants, the chief Executive of DVLA, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, explained that the engagement was intended to educate stakeholders on the features, justification, legal basis and operational processes of the new registration system, while also soliciting feedback to ensure a smooth and efficient rollout.

He noted that the reform represents a major step in Ghana’s journey towards a safer, smarter and more efficient road transport system.

“Our timeline goal is to enhance public safety by creating a reliable and comprehensive database of vehicles and owners across the country. This initiative is the first of several measures aimed at modernizing road governance,” Mr. Kotey stated.

Welcoming participants to the session, Mr. Stephen Attuh, Acting Director, Corporate Affairs and Service Excellence, described the initiative as “a groundbreaking milestone in Ghana’s transport modernization agenda.” He emphasized that the new registration system demonstrates DVLA’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.

A detailed presentation was delivered by Mr. Kafui Semevor, Director, Driver, Training, Testing and licensing, who traced the evolution of Ghana’s number plates system from the 1960’s to date. He highlighted the distinctive features and security enhancements of the upcoming plates, designed to make vehicle identification easier and fraud detection more effective.

Mr. Semevor explained that the new system will help eliminate loopholes in the existing registration database, prevent the registration of stolen vehicles while ensuring proper identification of vehicle owners. It will also enhance collaboration among security agencies, support the implementation of the Point Base system and align Ghana’s registration standards with international best practices within the sub-region.

Participants were given the opportunity to seek clarifications, share feedback, and offer valuable suggestions to support the smooth and effective implementation of the initiative. The Authority was widely commended for its proactive and consultative approach, with stakeholders pledging their full cooperation and support toward the successful rollout of the vehicle registration reform.