SayItLoud: Drivers 'fight' DVLA over new reforms that requires vehicle sellers be present for registration

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Ghanaians say yes to lgbt 3 months ago

We accept eachother in Ghana no matter your sexual orientation.. ..

We accept eachother in Ghana no matter your sexual orientation.. ..
MOJO 3 months ago

Who are the "WE"? And, what "Sexual Orientation" do "WE " of Ghana wholeheartedly ACCEPT?

Who are the "WE"? And, what "Sexual Orientation" do "WE " of Ghana wholeheartedly ACCEPT?
Ike 3 months ago

DVLA always make reforms without considering the whom would be affected or the stakeholders.
Its driver and vehicle so why.we have encountered this issue within some years .
So I suggest that you should involve the stakeho ...
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DVLA always make reforms without considering the whom would be affected or the stakeholders.
Its driver and vehicle so why.we have encountered this issue within some years .
So I suggest that you should involve the stakeholders otherwise one day may gone bizarre.
Bobby Stones 3 months ago

This is a bit draconian, considering the time factor and the inconveniences both parties must endure, it is like we are back at the stoneage.

This is a bit draconian, considering the time factor and the inconveniences both parties must endure, it is like we are back at the stoneage.
California 3 months ago

Still we have to go to the white man and learn sense Ooh, black man. Example if I buy car from car dealer today and the unfortunately happened that He got car accident and died the following day, how am going to register my c ...
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Still we have to go to the white man and learn sense Ooh, black man. Example if I buy car from car dealer today and the unfortunately happened that He got car accident and died the following day, how am going to register my car, since you want him to be present before registration proceed.
Kwabena 3 months ago

I once bought a car in Toronto. The dealer took my driver’s license number, did all the registration and I went to pick it up. Why can’t the dealers do same in Ghana? What is difficult with transferring ownership from sel ...
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I once bought a car in Toronto. The dealer took my driver’s license number, did all the registration and I went to pick it up. Why can’t the dealers do same in Ghana? What is difficult with transferring ownership from seller to buyer?
Nana Oduro Abonee 3 months ago

Exactly this is what should happen and that is what DVLA is attempting to introduce. But as Ghanaians as we're with our attitude and political connotation of every policy introduced, we'll criticize everything and throw the B ...
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Exactly this is what should happen and that is what DVLA is attempting to introduce. But as Ghanaians as we're with our attitude and political connotation of every policy introduced, we'll criticize everything and throw the Babay away with the dirty water and at a later time, come back to bemoan of not implementing that same policy. Remember the Car Towing Policy that was rejected yet we continue to cry about faulty vehicles parjed on roads and causing fatal RTAs.
Sandman 3 months ago

My friend, this is not the sake as dealer being able to register the vehicle for you. There are a lot of roadside dealers who can't afford this process. Also there are many DV registered vehicle driving around the country by ...
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My friend, this is not the sake as dealer being able to register the vehicle for you. There are a lot of roadside dealers who can't afford this process. Also there are many DV registered vehicle driving around the country by individuals who have imported and may eventually leave the country before the vehicle is sold. How is that going to be reconciled. This government never think through any policy. Same with free SHS, such ignorant bunch of fools running the country
Black star 3 months ago

After all the noise about digitalisation.
Corruption is digilization and and corruption will be it's replacement.

When the rot is in the blood stream, no amount of skin surface treatment can cure a disease.

After all the noise about digitalisation.
Corruption is digilization and and corruption will be it's replacement.

When the rot is in the blood stream, no amount of skin surface treatment can cure a disease.
joe 3 months ago

Those who are against this policy should rather think of if there is any mischief which the policy aims to cure arrest. If they find any reason then they should leave the DVLA alone to go ahead with the implementation. I th ...
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Those who are against this policy should rather think of if there is any mischief which the policy aims to cure arrest. If they find any reason then they should leave the DVLA alone to go ahead with the implementation. I think people who steal cars from abroad, ship then into the country, sell at he Harbors through dubiu0s agents with ficticious documents will be most worried about this policy.
ASEM 3 months ago

This measure is to check vehicle thieves. From selling someone car. Good Job DVLA.

This measure is to check vehicle thieves. From selling someone car. Good Job DVLA.
AI 3 months ago

What if the actual owner is dead? Any room for next of kin DVLA?

What if the actual owner is dead? Any room for next of kin DVLA?
Abi 3 months ago

So if I buy a car abroad I should bring the white man before my car can be registered.DVLA this is ridiculous.who give u such ideas? Do u guys legislate such policies? come on guys think again.

So if I buy a car abroad I should bring the white man before my car can be registered.DVLA this is ridiculous.who give u such ideas? Do u guys legislate such policies? come on guys think again.
Joke 3 months ago

You are a joke of not you will know that the importer is the only one who can transfer ownership. So if you imported it, you don't need a white man. Your name is on the customs documents as the owner.
But if you want to regi ...
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You are a joke of not you will know that the importer is the only one who can transfer ownership. So if you imported it, you don't need a white man. Your name is on the customs documents as the owner.
But if you want to register it for someone else you need to be present
Yt 3 months ago

I started the process since 4 Jan 2024 and have not been able to complete it because the supposed name as an impoter on the Customs document has not been able to come to DVLA for verification.
Too bad.

I started the process since 4 Jan 2024 and have not been able to complete it because the supposed name as an impoter on the Customs document has not been able to come to DVLA for verification.
Too bad.
That's how its done in the US 3 months ago

Thats how it is done in the US, where I live. If you are selling your car or even making a gift to someone else, you the seller or the giver must be present with the buyer or the receiver to conclude the transaction at the DV ...
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Thats how it is done in the US, where I live. If you are selling your car or even making a gift to someone else, you the seller or the giver must be present with the buyer or the receiver to conclude the transaction at the DVLA. No qualms about that. Both of you must be present to do the transfer.
Yaw 3 months ago

You are so ignorant defending stupidity.

Pls before you start talking, import a car to the US where you live. Come back and tell us the process.
I am sure you are part of the team who sold this crap to Dvla and they are a ...
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You are so ignorant defending stupidity.

Pls before you start talking, import a car to the US where you live. Come back and tell us the process.
I am sure you are part of the team who sold this crap to Dvla and they are also there politically accepting mediocrity.

Everyday implementing systems with too many bottlenecks.

In the US where you claimed you live, public officials loot tax monies and still walk in the streets happily?

You are a destroyer and a liar.

Good morning
Osei Darkwah 3 months ago

It easy doing that at a Western union centers accross but not Ghana where you have to travel

It easy doing that at a Western union centers accross but not Ghana where you have to travel
Bobby Stones 3 months ago

You are lying through teeth, that may be the norm in some states in the US, you can't lump all the states into this nonsense. There is a need to stamp out stolen and smuggled cars and trucks into the country. They could no ...
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You are lying through teeth, that may be the norm in some states in the US, you can't lump all the states into this nonsense. There is a need to stamp out stolen and smuggled cars and trucks into the country. They could not find a more convenient way of going about it, and further exacerbate the endemic corruption in the country.
Bobby Stones 3 months ago

You are lying through your teeth, that may be the norm in some states in the US, you can't lump all the states into this nonsense. There is a need to stamp out stolen and smuggled cars and trucks into the country. And yet ...
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You are lying through your teeth, that may be the norm in some states in the US, you can't lump all the states into this nonsense. There is a need to stamp out stolen and smuggled cars and trucks into the country. And yet still they could find a more convenient way of going about it, not further exacerbate the already endemic corruption in the country.
Willie 3 months ago

Not true they only need the identity of the person who gifted you the car and you the recipient's identity. Same procedure as a vehicle you bought from someone.

Not true they only need the identity of the person who gifted you the car and you the recipient's identity. Same procedure as a vehicle you bought from someone.
Sandman 3 months ago

That is a lie. This is not how is done in the dame U.S where I live. You just full a transfer of ownership form, along with the signature and details of the seller and you can register. They already have the information in th ...
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That is a lie. This is not how is done in the dame U.S where I live. You just full a transfer of ownership form, along with the signature and details of the seller and you can register. They already have the information in their system as to who the previous owner is. If it's a dealer, that change of ownership form is filled by the dealer before giving it to you. Similar to what was being done in Ghana before this new screw-up
Astro Turf 3 months ago

I am happy a card bearing member of the NPP is crying maaaa maaaa. Aboa ba

I am happy a card bearing member of the NPP is crying maaaa maaaa. Aboa ba
Foli Foli 3 months ago

The measure is not to embarrass the rightful public but to check against registration of stolen vehicles that are on the rise these days in Ghana. So let's get it right always so we are all not affected. Good luck!

The measure is not to embarrass the rightful public but to check against registration of stolen vehicles that are on the rise these days in Ghana. So let's get it right always so we are all not affected. Good luck!
Oyibo 3 months ago

Too bad. That means when I buy a car at Tema and want to register it at Bolga, then the seller must follow me to Bolga? How? In this case why can't the DVLA register all vehicles at the port of entry in the original owner's n ...
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Too bad. That means when I buy a car at Tema and want to register it at Bolga, then the seller must follow me to Bolga? How? In this case why can't the DVLA register all vehicles at the port of entry in the original owner's name. Digitalization means less human involvement, why this cumbersome process? We are getting to a point where owners of vehicles who die before their vehicles are registered should be buried with their unregistered vehicles.
Truth 3 months ago

Technology and digitalization rather make things difficult in this country. And we copy things by heart without taking into consideration the peculiar situation in the country. But Ghanaians are born thieves and criminals. No ...
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Technology and digitalization rather make things difficult in this country. And we copy things by heart without taking into consideration the peculiar situation in the country. But Ghanaians are born thieves and criminals. No measures put in place solves any problems. The lawmakers are the law breakers. Useless country!!!
Chief 3 months ago

Digitalization in this country is meant to frustrate the public. People will now be driving around with trade plates than endure this stupidity. Is it mandatory that every year you come up with some shitty policy?

Digitalization in this country is meant to frustrate the public. People will now be driving around with trade plates than endure this stupidity. Is it mandatory that every year you come up with some shitty policy?
Edema Komla 3 months ago

I believe Ghana is all out to make history on this one.
Please try to have a second thought about this because it sounds too stupid.
I live in MD and if I buy a car on line in CA, when am about to register it in MD, the ...
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I believe Ghana is all out to make history on this one.
Please try to have a second thought about this because it sounds too stupid.
I live in MD and if I buy a car on line in CA, when am about to register it in MD, then the seller will have to travel a distance of about 3000 miles to be present in MD with me in order to be able to register my car?
What a large piece of nonsense is that?
Who will leave his duties to follow up on this silly idea?
I think Ghana is way passed the erra of BASA LAWS and should be able to find a better solution to this.
Maybe a court document and the vehicle title signed by the owner should be sufficiently authentic as proof of legal ownership
Abeiku Crentsil 3 months ago

If not the eager to impress fool, who will suggest this rubbish. So call ideas, ideas, ideas man. Haaaaaba. Ye abre wo. All over the place. Even the inventor of computer doesn't brag like this

If not the eager to impress fool, who will suggest this rubbish. So call ideas, ideas, ideas man. Haaaaaba. Ye abre wo. All over the place. Even the inventor of computer doesn't brag like this
Eric 0545867001 3 months ago

I believe this is another great step and bold initiative from DVLA.

However, I would suggest that DVLA should commence to digitalise and initiate the authentication and verification of the owner of vehicle right from the ...
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I believe this is another great step and bold initiative from DVLA.

However, I would suggest that DVLA should commence to digitalise and initiate the authentication and verification of the owner of vehicle right from the harbour whenever a number plate (whether the temporary DP, DV or permanent designated ones like GT, GR, GE, AS, et al) is fixed to the car, so that it can be checked immediately as with the Road Worthy or Insurance by just dialing the short code using the car number plate at that time.

For instance, register all particulars of the owner in DP number plate at the harbour; then you proceed or makes the changes, after establishing the legit of the vehicle purchase, likewise to the same car with the new/existing owners when DV number plate is acquired from their office, which is also easily verifiable by potential buyers after dialling the short code; and finally, register the permanent licensed plate in the name of the new/existing car owner, which can also be verified by potential buyer or user.

I think this will even aid in addressing and ameliorating the rampant issues with thefts cases, and assist the Security officers in intercepting them to expedite their investigations on such reports/complaints.

Thank you
Chief 3 months ago

Absolute nonsense!!! All the noise about digitization and online transaction are just hogwash. Too much frustration, dvla, ecg, just name it. This is what leads people to engage in all forms of shortcuts.

Absolute nonsense!!! All the noise about digitization and online transaction are just hogwash. Too much frustration, dvla, ecg, just name it. This is what leads people to engage in all forms of shortcuts.
Nawaa gh 3 months ago

We are so informal bit complex in our business dealing that every reform won't work or will be resisted. But DVLA too, how will they treat car dealerships selling many cars. All the buyers have to converge DVLA. Spew

We are so informal bit complex in our business dealing that every reform won't work or will be resisted. But DVLA too, how will they treat car dealerships selling many cars. All the buyers have to converge DVLA. Spew
KK 3 months ago

Hahaha, funny

Hahaha, funny
Hmm 3 months ago

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Nana Oduro Abonee 3 months ago

The problem with Ghana is that Ghanaians hate change and new things. With reports that Stolen Vehicles are traced into the country, DVLA needs to introduce policies to curtail such disgraceful incidences, but Ghanaians with ...
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The problem with Ghana is that Ghanaians hate change and new things. With reports that Stolen Vehicles are traced into the country, DVLA needs to introduce policies to curtail such disgraceful incidences, but Ghanaians with our negative attitudes will criticise such measures.
Silas 3 months ago

Those complaining are the ones selling and buying stolen cars with fake documents! And cars removed from the port without proper documentation and customs payments! If not why are they running away

Those complaining are the ones selling and buying stolen cars with fake documents! And cars removed from the port without proper documentation and customs payments! If not why are they running away
Paul 3 months ago

I bought an import and the person named on the Customs Entry as the importer had to appear in person. They have a new website to assist in submitting finger prints and photo id but it was always down. Even in DVLA Tema after ...
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I bought an import and the person named on the Customs Entry as the importer had to appear in person. They have a new website to assist in submitting finger prints and photo id but it was always down. Even in DVLA Tema after two hours of trying the fingerprint reader would not work. Two weeks later, I have a 24 plate on my car. Strange the Ghana ID card and DVLA systems are not connected though, as all information DVLA need is on the card!
Osebo 3 months ago

More goros for the goro boys

More goros for the goro boys
Willie 3 months ago

If I bought a vehicle from Toyota Ghana would ask Toyota Ghana to be present for the registration?

If I bought a vehicle from Toyota Ghana would ask Toyota Ghana to be present for the registration?
Kwame 3 months ago

This reminds me of the little sticker that is being placed behind the Drivers License card. The expiration of the license is boldly on the front of the card and is valid for 5 years, but on the back, and in small letters you ...
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This reminds me of the little sticker that is being placed behind the Drivers License card. The expiration of the license is boldly on the front of the card and is valid for 5 years, but on the back, and in small letters you want drivers to renew the same card every 2 years and get a sticker attached to same card. Who in their rightful mind came up with this utter stupidity?? If the license has not expired why are you renewing every 2 years? Did someone actually think this through? If you want to collect money every 2 years then have the whole license expire every 2 years. Surprised none of our 3 million lawyers hasn't challenged this stupidity in court! Why do you renew a document, because it has expired. If the document is valid for 5 years then why are you forcing people to renew every 2 years for a sticker in the back?
Kay 3 months ago

The Seller should rake thenoersonal details if the buyer and do the registration of the vehicle for the buyer. National ID has all the details so what should happen is that one cannot sell a without a national ID....and likew ...
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The Seller should rake thenoersonal details if the buyer and do the registration of the vehicle for the buyer. National ID has all the details so what should happen is that one cannot sell a without a national ID....and likewise one cannot buy a car or register a car without national ID.
william Ejisu 3 months ago

I bought a car from a guy in Accra the other day,does that mean he has to get in a VIP bus ,pay 100 GHC each way to come to Kumasi and lose a day's pay from work just to stand there and watch proceedings??

I bought a car from a guy in Accra the other day,does that mean he has to get in a VIP bus ,pay 100 GHC each way to come to Kumasi and lose a day's pay from work just to stand there and watch proceedings??

SayItLoud: Drivers 'fight' DVLA over new reforms that requires vehicle sellers be present for registration

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