The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has deployed advanced clone detection machines to strengthen vehicle verification processes and protect the integrity of Ghana’s vehicle registration system.
The newly introduced machines, known as OBD II scanners, are expected to help the Authority detect vehicles imported through unapproved routes that illegally clone Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) belonging to legitimately imported vehicles awaiting registration.
According to the DVLA, the fraudulent practice has in some instances resulted in genuine vehicle owners being wrongly identified as having already registered their vehicles, creating challenges during the registration process.
The Authority explained that the deployment forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise vehicle registration procedures, improve security within the transport sector and eliminate fraudulent activities associated with vehicle documentation.
Officials say the technology will enhance the accuracy and credibility of Ghana’s national vehicle register while helping to curb the activities of criminal networks involved in vehicle identity manipulation.
The DVLA further noted that the initiative demonstrates its commitment to promoting transparency, safety and public confidence in the country’s vehicle registration regime.
The Authority has therefore called on vehicle importers, dealers and the general public to cooperate fully with DVLA officers during verification exercises as the new system is rolled out nationwide.
The move is also expected to support broader government efforts aimed at digitising public services, improving regulatory compliance and strengthening security across key state institutions.
Story by Osman Issah Abadoo
