DVLA registers over 7,700 excavators in Ghana under new tracking initiative

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana has registered over 7,700 excavators as part of a new tracking initiative. This move aims to enhance the identification and monitoring of excavators operating in the country. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the DVLA and the Minerals Commission. At a recent government accountability series, DVLA Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey revealed this information to the public.

Kotey explained that the lack of a dedicated registration system for imported excavators had previously created a gap in monitoring these machines. Prior to this initiative, excavators could be cleared through ports and transported to their operational locations without any dedicated registration mechanism. With the collaboration of the Minerals Commission, more than 7,700 excavators have now been captured in the registration system.

The primary objective of this initiative is to improve oversight and ensure easier identification of excavators along with maintaining accurate records of equipment operating across Ghana. This initiative is part of the broader efforts to modernize the DVLA's systems and strengthen regulatory compliance. Kotey also mentioned the acquisition of On-Board Diagnostics devices and the introduction of tamper-proof dealer’s plate stickers to enhance identification.

Furthermore, the DVLA is planning to introduce radio-frequency identification (RFID)-enabled number plates to strengthen identification, support enforcement, and protect public revenue.