The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has closed six private vehicle testing stations (PVTS) for issuing roadworthy certificates to vehicles that were not properly inspected.
The Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, disclosed this during the inauguration of a new private vehicle testing station at Buduburam near Kasoa.
He said the affected centres were found to have issued roadworthy certificates without conducting the required inspections.
“In the past two to three months, we have closed about six PVTS that did not inspect cars, yet they issued roadworthy certificates,” he said.
Mr Kotey cautioned operators and staff of testing centres to adhere strictly to laid-down procedures and avoid unethical practices.
“Let’s make sure the cars we pass here are good and road-worthy,” he stated, adding that ensuring road safety was a shared responsibility.
The CEO indicated that the Authority would intensify monitoring of vehicle testing centres across the country to ensure compliance with standards.
The closure forms part of broader efforts by the DVLA to improve road safety and restore integrity in the vehicle inspection system.
As part of its expansion drive, the Authority unveiled three new centres: the Anyaa Ultra Centre, the Kasoa Ultra Centre, and the Buduburam Private Vehicle Testing Station.
He explained that while PVTS facilities focus on vehicle inspections and issuance of test reports, Ultra Centres provide a full range of DVLA services, including vehicle registration, licensing, and ownership transfers.
Mr Kotey also announced plans by the Authority to introduce RFID-enabled number plates to enhance vehicle identification and enforcement.
“These plates will be integrated into a central database, enhancing vehicle traceability and strengthening enforcement,” he said.
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He further disclosed that the DVLA was expanding its presence across all districts to improve access to services and reduce the activities of unauthorised intermediaries, popularly known as “goro boys.”
The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Philis Naa Koryoo Okunor, urged staff of the new facility to uphold professionalism and encouraged residents to utilise DVLA services.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Ga Central, Emmanuel Adotey Allotey, commended the DVLA for expanding its operations and pledged support for its activities.
