The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in the Ashanti Region is restructuring its operations to align with government’s 24-hour economy initiative.
Ashanti Regional Director, Jerry Edem Aflabo, said the rollout of extended working hours has been delayed by infrastructure upgrades and the need to coordinate with other regional offices. Security and lighting improvements are being put in place ahead of night operations.
“The initiative will give the public greater access to services. For instance, if someone arrives from Tamale at 10pm, they can still renew or pick up their licence and continue their journey. It’s about ensuring no one has an excuse for driving with expired documents,” Mr. Aflabo explained.
The government’s flagship policy is expected to revolutionise service delivery and reduce cases of motorists being penalised for expired licences or roadworthy certificates.
To expand access, the DVLA is opening two new offices in Dormaa and Bechem, while others are under construction at Bonwire and additional locations. “The aim is to bring services closer to people and cut down long travel times,” Mr. Aflabo noted.
The Authority is also introducing new number plates featuring a regional identifier, vehicle number, area code and an embedded RFID chip. The technology will allow enforcement agencies to access vehicle data in real time and support a planned electronic tolling system.
Re-registration will attract a fee but will be phased in to avoid overcrowding. “Just like licence conversions, motorists will be given a set period, perhaps a year, to transition,” Mr. Aflabo said.
He emphasised that the reforms—24-hour operations, office expansion, and RFID-enabled plates—are designed to improve convenience, enhance safety, and help fight crime.
“This is about better service delivery and ensuring safer roads for all,” the Regional Director added.
Source: Angel No Lie
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