DVLA CEO assures motorists of new RFID number plate rollout as legislative process approaches completion.
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Ghanaians have been reassured by Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), that the long-awaited implementation of the new RFID-embedded vehicle number plate system will soon begin, following the completion of the required legal procedures.
Mr. Kotey stated in a New Year’s letter to employees and drivers that the necessity to connect the proposed reforms with changes to the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180) was the reason for the delay in the full implementation of the new vehicle registration system.
He clarified that even though the Authority had originally intended to introduce the system in January, adherence to due process and parliamentary permission remained essential to guaranteeing a seamless and legal implementation.
The DVLA CEO stated, “The wait is almost over,” pointing out that the Authority is nearing the end of the legislative process and would proceed quickly after Parliament reconvenes and finishes the regulations.
Mr. Kotey described the main characteristics of the new number plate system, such as the removal of year suffixes in favour of a contemporary regional and zonal identification structure, improved vehicle security via RFID technology, and increased accountability by directly connecting number plates to vehicle owners.
He highlighted that the new system is intended to enhance road safety enforcement, increase the recovery of stolen vehicles, and overhaul the security and tracking architecture of Ghana’s transportation system in addition to changing license plates.
He encouraged people to keep using the present 26-suffix license plates and Drive-from-Port (DP) stickers until the new system is formally introduced, assuring drivers that they are still legitimate and lawful.
Additionally, Mr. Kotey praised DVLA employees for their commitment, especially in advancing the Authority’s digitalisation strategy and resolving operational backlogs.
He commended them for their honesty and dedication to making the DVLA a top-tier organisation.
Speaking to drivers, the head of the DVLA thanked them for their cooperation and tolerance, particularly during interactions at ports, truck parks, and registration offices around the nation.
Mr. Kotey stated that the Authority’s top priorities for 2026 will be cutting down on wait times at DVLA offices, bolstering digital systems to stop middlemen’s activities, and making sure that only qualified drivers and roadworthy vehicles are permitted on Ghanaian roads.
He urged drivers to drive carefully and responsibly in the new year and urged all stakeholders to support the Authority’s aim of a better, safer, and more effective transportation system.
In closing, Mr. Kotey prayed for road safety and wished Ghanaians a prosperous 2026.
Source: newsthemegh.com
