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Five Arrested Over Fake DV Plate Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana

10Mar

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Five Arrested Over Fake DV Plate Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana

Joint operation by DVLA and National Security uncovers nationwide syndicate producing fake DV plates and insurance documents. By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw | March 10, 2026 Five persons suspected to be involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fake Driver and Vehicle Licensing (DV) plates have been arrested following a joint operation by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and National Security Secretariat. The suspects were apprehended in coordinated intelligence-led operations carried out in Lapaz, Nahrman, Tarkwa, and Kumasi, according to officials. Authorities say the suspects have since been arraigned before court and remanded into custody. They are expected to reappear before the court on March 17, 2026. Investigators also revealed that two additional su...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denies Approval for DVLA Services Abroad

26Feb

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denies Approval for DVLA Services Abroad

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed claims circulating online that it has approved an initiative for officials of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to travel abroad to register and renew driving licences for Ghanaians living in the diaspora. In a statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, the Ministry said its attention had been drawn to a viral news headline alleging that DVLA staff had been granted approval to operate in countries including the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany. However, the Ministry categorically denied the claim, stating that it has “neither issued a directive to our diplomatic missions abroad nor granted approval to any entity for such an arrangement.” According to the statement, the Minis...

26Feb

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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority Reviews Plan to Deliver Services to Ghanaians Abroad

The Management of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced a review of its proposed approach to extending selected services to Ghanaians living abroad, following widespread public reactions. In a statement issued by the Authority, Management acknowledged the feedback and concerns raised by members of the public after the initial announcement of plans to make certain DVLA services accessible to citizens residing outside Ghana. According to the statement, the Authority appreciates the engagement and constructive responses received, emphasizing that public input remains vital in shaping policies and service delivery initiatives. “In view of these sentiments, Management is reviewing the proposed approach and exploring alternative options to ensure that our servi...

DVLA Clarifies Reports on Driver Licensing Services Abroad

26Feb

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DVLA Clarifies Reports on Driver Licensing Services Abroad

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has clarified what it describes as misleading media headlines regarding its intention to extend selected driver licensing services to Ghanaians living abroad. In a statement, Management of the DVLA explained that the Authority is not setting up full operational offices or posting staff to foreign missions, contrary to some media reports. Instead, the initiative forms part of a collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to make specific services more accessible to Ghanaian citizens residing outside the country. Pilot Phase in Five Countries According to the DVLA, the pilot phase of the initiative will be rolled out in the: United States of America Canada Germany Netherlands United Kin...

DVLA to Launch Personal Number Reservation Platform in 2026

10Sep

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DVLA to Launch Personal Number Reservation Platform in 2026

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced plans to roll out a new digital platform, DVLA SELECT, starting in 2026. The platform is designed to give vehicle owners the opportunity to choose and reserve their preferred vehicle registration numbers online before proceeding with the full registration process at DVLA offices. According to the Authority, the initiative aims to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and reduce long wait times at registration centers. DVLA further assured the general public that detailed guidelines and procedures for accessing the platform will be communicated in due course. This move forms part of the Authority’s broader digital transformation agenda to modernize its operations and make services more accessible to clien...

DVLA Partners with Buzstopboys to Promote Clean Environment and Road Safety

26Aug

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DVLA Partners with Buzstopboys to Promote Clean Environment and Road Safety

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced a partnership with Buzstopboys, a volunteer group committed to environmental sanitation, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Under this collaboration, the DVLA will register all cars and motorcycles used by Buzstopboys in their operations at no cost. The Authority will also provide training to members of the group on the safe use of their equipment, with the aim of enhancing road safety in their day-to-day activities. Buzstopboys, since its inception, has been at the forefront of promoting a clean and sustainable environment. The group regularly organizes community clean-up exercises and educates the public on the dangers of indiscriminate littering. According to the DVLA, partnerships of...