The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has introduced clone detection machines, known as OBD II scanners, to enhance vehicle verification and protect the integrity of Ghana’s vehicle registration system.
According to the Authority, the scanners will help identify vehicles imported through unauthorised channels that illegally clone Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of legitimate vehicles awaiting registration.
The DVLA explained that the practice has, in some cases, resulted in genuine vehicle owners being wrongly flagged as already registered within the system.
The Authority said the deployment forms part of proactive measures aimed at curbing fraudulent vehicle registrations, improving vehicle security, and reinforcing the accuracy and credibility of the national vehicle register.
In a statement, it urged all stakeholders, including vehicle importers, dealers, and the general public, to cooperate with its officers as the new system is rolled out nationwide.