VITO S-Class Services Ltd. is setting a new benchmark for vehicle inspection in Ghana by combining cutting-edge technology, efficient service delivery and a customer-first approach that makes the process faster, more transparent and more convenient for motorists. For many vehicle owners, obtaining inspection and related services often involves long queues, multiple procedures and unnecessary delays. […]
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has commissioned a new Ultra Center at Dome in the Greater Accra Region, extending essential vehicle and driver licensing services closer to residents and surrounding communities. The facility, operated in partnership with VITO S-Class Services Ltd., forms part of the Authority’s broader strategy to decentralise its operations, reduce […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has moved to clarify the official cost of a DV vehicle registration plate. He stated that it is fixed at GH¢417.25, contrary to reports of significantly higher prices being charged by intermediaries. His clarification comes in response to public complaints […]
The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has formally petitioned the Ministry of Transport to suspend the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority’s (DVLA) planned introduction of digitalised vehicle number plates, slated for January 2026. In a statement signed by Secretary Victor Twum Koranteng, the association accused the DVLA of sidelining key local stakeholders and pursuing […]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, for questioning. This comes after his public claim that he turned down a GH¢4 million bribe allegedly offered to halt the rollout of the new Digitalised Vehicle Registration Plate (DP) policy. […]
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) says starting August 1, 2025, it will no longer issue aluminium ‘Drive from Port’ (DP) number plates at the country’s ports. The move marks a full transition to a digital system with the exclusive issuance of DP sticker numbers at all entry ports, including Tema and Takoradi. This […]
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has introduced a comprehensive list of updated fines and penalties for various road traffic infractions, as part of efforts to improve compliance and safety on Ghana’s roads. The new charges, outlined in a recent notice, cover a wide range of violations, including expired licences, defective vehicle parts, […]
The government has directed owners and operators of excavators to register the equipment with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) within two weeks or have the equipment confiscated by the state. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, who gave the directive, said effective June 1 this year, any unregistered excavator […]
The Vice President of Ghana and 2024 Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is advocating for extensive changes in the way driver’s licenses are renewed. Unlike Ghanaian passports which are currently renewed every ten years, driver’s licenses are renewed every two years. According to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing […]
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has interdicted four members of staff who were implicated in JoyNews’ ‘Money over Human Lives’ investigative piece. The investigation was carried out in two regions, the Greater Accra Regional Office located at 37 and the Tamale Regional Office in the Northern Region. The documentary exposed the breaches in […]
The year 2022 was a tough one for people and businesses around the world. Ghana struggled with a weakened Cedi and astronomical price increases. Traders adjusted their prices multiple times and banks raised lending rates significantly. The Ghana insurance industry showed goodwill with the market and held back from increasing the cost of insurance protection. […]
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is in the final stages of integrating its database with the National Identification Authority (NIA). The DVLA has already connected its technology infrastructure with the NIA database while working on applications that would ensure that national identification cards (Ghana Cards) are integrated into the system. The Chief Executive […]
