The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced a major nationwide initiative aimed at abolishing illegal vehicle and number plate registrations across the country.

The exercise, which begins on January 1, 2026, and runs until April 2027, is expected to strengthen road safety and enhance vehicle monitoring systems nationwide.

Addressing the media on December 3, 2025, at the DVLA Ashanti Regional Office, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Foster Akwasi Asante, revealed that the Authority has been engaging key stakeholders ahead of the rollout, and it includes drivers’ unions, security agencies, insurance companies, and other relevant partners.



According to him, the engagements were necessary to brief stakeholders on the upcoming reforms and to collect their views to ensure a smooth transition into the new registration regime.

Asante highlighted major challenges with the old number plate system, which he described as outdated and vulnerable to abuse, leading to increased cases of illegal registrations.

He emphasised that the new number plates will be embedded with RFID chip technology, allowing the DVLA to track and verify vehicles more efficiently.

He further cautioned vehicle owners to be vigilant when handing their vehicles to others and urged the public to fully participate in the registration exercise to support the Authority’s efforts.

Meanwhile, the Assistant Planning Officer of the National Road Safety Authority in the Ashanti Region, Samuel Adu Gyimah, welcomed the initiative, stating that the enhanced registration system will contribute significantly to reducing road accidents.



He noted that improved vehicle identification will help curb overspeeding and other dangerous activities on the roads.

The DVLA says it is optimistic that the new system will enhance compliance, improve road safety, and restore sanity in vehicle registration across the country.