Tag Archives: DVLA

DVLA to phase out PVC card driver’s license with smart card driver’s license by March 2024

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has said that effective March 2024, all Polyvynl Chloride (PVC) Card driver’s license will declared invalid and replaced with a Smart Card driver’s license. The DVLA in a statement issued on September 6, 2023 said it is therefore inviting all holders of the PVC …

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DVLA sacks three, interdicts 13 staff

The Board Chairman of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Frank Davies, has revealed that his outfit has sacked three and interdicted thirteen of their staff, with others facing termination of their appointments citing indiscipline issues, Graphiconline.com reports. According to the board chairman, the authority would not protect any …

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DVLA introduces mobile service

The Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has a introduced a mobile service – a door-to-door approach – as part of commitment to make it easier for Ghanaians to obtain relevant driving documents. The introduction of the mobile service in organisations and tertiary institutions is to curb the challenges students …

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DVLA to implement controversial mandatory seatbelts in commercial vehicles next year

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has hinted at plans to implement the controversial mandatory seatbelt for each passenger in commercial vehicles next year. Section 119 of the Road Traffic Regulation Legislative Instrument (LI) 2180 passed by Parliament in 2012, lays emphasis on the use of seatbelts. It is …

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DVLA arrests drivers over traffic regulation offences

The Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) has arrested drivers in East Legon, a suburb of Accra for traffic regulation offenses. The exercise, done in collaboration with the Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, was also to sensitize the public to comply with the necessary road …

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National IDs to become TIN, SSNIT numbers – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced that all National ID Card numbers will this year be used as Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) and SSNIT numbers. The President made this known when he delivered his first State of the Nation address of his second term on Tuesday, March 9. According to him, …

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Fire destroys DVLA office

Fire has razed parts of the Tamale branch of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). Reports indicate the incident happened around 7: pm on Sunday, November 29, 2020, destroying computers, important documents and other property. Head of the DVLA Customs Division, Amissah Osman, speaking in an interview with Adom …

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Construction Of Good Roads Is Not A Complete Solution To Road Accident- Goaso Nkosuohene

The Nkosuohene of Goaso Traditional Council of the Asunafo North Municipality in the Ahafo Region, Nana Yaw Badu Duku Kaakyire revealed this to the media in the early hours of the day.   Nana Yaw Badu has been a Road safety ambassador in Europe for so many years. In his …

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DVLA strikes Gold

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has made a windfall from its new vehicle plate management system. The authority had recorded over 60% increase in the number of DV plates distributed between January 2 and February 7, 2020, five weeks after adding security features in the form of holographic …

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DVLA Innovation … DV Plates Generate GH¢6m In 1 Month

The introduction of improved security features into the administration of the Defective Vehicle (DV) number plate system by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) this year has led to a significant improvement in the revenue performance of the author. Whereas the DVLA generated less than GH¢4 million from the …

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