The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has impounded 40 vehicles at the Tema Harbour following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered the use of fraudulent and misapplied Drive from Port (DP) stickers.
According to the Authority, the operation revealed that some vehicles were fitted with fake DP stickers, while others carried genuine stickers that had been wrongly assigned to mismatched vehicle records. The development raises fresh concerns about compliance breaches within Ghana’s vehicle importation and registration system.
Preliminary investigations suggest the affected vehicles were imported by CFAO. However, officials say an agent contracted to clear the vehicles allegedly employed illegal methods, leading to the discrepancies detected.
The DVLA explained that the introduction of DP stickers was part of reforms to curb revenue leakages associated with the previous aluminium DP plate system. Following the rollout, monthly issuance of DP stickers surged from about 2,000 to roughly 15,000 by October 2025. A recent decline in issuance at the ports, however, triggered further scrutiny and investigations.
The Authority is now working closely with National Security to deepen investigations and clamp down on fraudulent practices within the sector.
Officials stress that maintaining accurate vehicle data from the point of entry through to final registration is critical for road safety, traceability, and effective transport policy planning.
The DVLA has urged vehicle importers and stakeholders to exercise due diligence and strictly adhere to established procedures, assuring the public of its commitment to protecting the integrity of Ghana’s vehicle administration system.
By: Bernard Mensah |Planbfmonline.com
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