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The Bono East Regional Manager of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr. Alfred Basum, has disclosed that the upcoming vehicle number plate reform, which is set to begin on next year, forms part of measures introduced by the new DVLA administration, led by Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, to transform Ghana’s vehicle registration system and align it with international standards.
In an interview with our reporter, he stated that Ghana has long been among the few countries whose number plates display the year of registration, a practice that the Authority is now moving away from to enhance efficiency and security.
“The new leadership of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), under the able direction of our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, has recognized the need to introduce new measures to enhance vehicle registration in Ghana and align with international best practices.
“Ghana has been one of the few countries where a vehicle’s licence plate indicates the year of registration. In his wisdom, Mr. Kotey has introduced an innovation to revise this aspect of our operations to meet global standards. Consequently, beginning in 2026, the DVLA will commence the issuance of a newly designed number plate for vehicle owners,” he said.
He noted that the new plates will come with embedded electronic chips that can be scanned digitally, a move that will integrate seamlessly with the government’s digitalization initiatives, including plans to automate toll collection across the country.
He explained that this development is a key step toward digital governance and improved public service delivery, in line with Ghana’s broader modernization and development agenda.
“The new number plates will feature a special embedded chip that can be scanned electronically. This innovation aligns with the government’s digitalization agenda, particularly the planned automation of road toll systems. The initiative forms part of a broader national effort to modernize transport administration and support the country’s overall development.”
Mr.Alfred Basum further revealed that private vehicles must renew their roadworthiness certificates every 12 months, while commercial vehicles are required to do so every six months. Under the new policy, vehicle owners with old plates will have them changed to the new design during their next roadworthiness renewal, at a fee yet to be announced.
“Every private vehicle is required to renew its roadworthiness certificate every 12 months or more, while commercial vehicles must do so every 6 months. Under the new arrangement, whenever owners of vehicles with old number plates come to renew their roadworthiness, their old plates will be replaced with the new ones at a fee, which will be communicated later.”
According to him, the new number plates will be uniquely tied to individual vehicle owners, making them the rightful property of those individuals.
He added that anyone who wishes to retain their existing number plate under the new system could visit any DVLA office, where officials would verify relevant documents which includes duty clearance and roadworthiness certificates before reassigning the plate to a new vehicle.
“One interesting aspect of this new system is that once you register your number plate, it will be tied to your personal identity and become your bona fide property. This means that even if you sell your car, the number plate will not be transferred with it. When you buy a new vehicle, you can reuse your number plate after completing the required processes at the DVLA.
“Therefore, if you purchase a new vehicle and wish to use your existing number plate under the new system, you can visit any DVLA office. Our officers will verify your documentation, including duty clearance and roadworthiness certificates. If everything is in order, your existing number plate will be assigned to your new vehicle” He told our reporter.
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