The leadership of Ghana’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) recently held a comprehensive engagement session with journalists, police, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), and other key stakeholders to discuss the upcoming rollout of the new vehicle registration number plates.
The capacity-building event took place in Wa on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, aiming to inform stakeholders about the features, legal framework, procedures, and rationale behind the new number plate policy scheduled to begin in January 2026.
Kafui Semevor, Director of Driver Training, Testing and Licensing, delivered an in-depth presentation highlighting the distinctive features and security improvements of the new plates. He explained that the new number plates will enhance public safety, prevent stolen vehicle registrations, ensure accurate owner identification, and update Ghana’s vehicle registration database.
According to Semevor, the registration for new vehicles will start in January 2026, while existing vehicles will undergo re-registration starting June 2026, with the process set to conclude by December 2027.
During the session, stakeholders raised questions and provided feedback to ensure a smooth transition. Several traditional rulers expressed their appreciation for the DVLA’s outreach and pledged their support for the successful implementation of the policy.
The leadership of Ghana’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) recently held a comprehensive engagement session with journalists, police, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), and other key stakeholders to discuss the upcoming rollout of the new vehicle registration number plates.
The capacity-building event took place in Wa on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, aiming to inform stakeholders about the features, legal framework, procedures, and rationale behind the new number plate policy scheduled to begin in January 2026.
Kafui Semevor, Director of Driver Training, Testing and Licensing, delivered an in-depth presentation highlighting the distinctive features and security improvements of the new plates. He explained that the new number plates will enhance public safety, prevent stolen vehicle registrations, ensure accurate owner identification, and update Ghana’s vehicle registration database.
According to Semevor, the registration for new vehicles will start in January 2026, while existing vehicles will undergo re-registration starting June 2026, with the process set to conclude by December 2027.
During the session, stakeholders raised questions and provided feedback to ensure a smooth transition. Several traditional rulers expressed their appreciation for the DVLA’s outreach and pledged their support for the successful implementation of the policy.
Story by: Mercy Addai Turkson #ahotoronline.com