The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye, has announced the introduction of a new RFID-enabled vehicle number plate system aimed at strengthening vehicle identification, improving road safety, and enhancing the country’s ability to combat crime.
Speaking with the media on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the DVLA Headquarters in Accra, Mr. Neequaye said the move forms part of a broader effort by the Authority to modernise vehicle registration and ensure that accurate information is available on all vehicles operating in Ghana.
According to him, the existing system has exposed significant gaps in vehicle records, making it difficult for state institutions to access reliable information when needed.
“Most crimes committed in Ghana and elsewhere involve the use of vehicles. As the institution mandated by law to keep vehicle data, we cannot continue to operate in an era where some vehicles on our roads have outdated records or no records at all,” he stated.
Mr. Neequaye stressed that it is unacceptable for security agencies and other state institutions to request information on vehicles only to discover that the data is incomplete or unavailable.
“It is wrong for the Ghana Police Service, National Security or any other state institution to write to us and we are unable to provide updated data or any data at all on some vehicles,” he said.
He explained that the RFID-enabled number plate system will provide a more secure and efficient means of identifying vehicles while supporting law enforcement and other public institutions in carrying out their duties.
The DVLA CEO also disclosed that aspects of the new regime have already been implemented through enhanced vehicle verification measures before registration.
“For about a month now, we have been checking the customs status of vehicles through a device before registration. Through this exercise, we have impounded about 80 vehicles and handed them over to Customs for the necessary processes,” he revealed.
He added that the Authority continues to collaborate with the Customs Division to ensure all imported vehicles meet the required legal and tax obligations before they are registered.
Mr. Neequaye called on transport unions, commercial drivers, vehicle owners and the general public to support the transition, describing it as a national initiative that will benefit all road users.
“This is a simple exercise that requires all of us to come on board. We are calling on driver unions, cargo operators and every vehicle owner to embrace this change as we work together to restore dignity on our roads and improve safety,” he urged.
The RFID-enabled number plate system is expected to improve vehicle traceability, strengthen law enforcement efforts, reduce vehicle-related crime, and support the government’s broader digital transformation agenda within the transport sector.
Source : myxyzonline
