We’re Not Destroying Vital Vehicle Documents

The Driver Vehicle and License Authority (DVLA), has denied allegations that its leadership has set up a task-force to destroy vital vehicle documents on government vehicles, especially that of Toyota Land Cruiser V8s. There were rumors rife on social media alleging that the DVLA Chief Executive Officer, John Noble Appiah, who is said to be a … Read more

“DVLA Not Destroying Documents To Shield Government”

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has dismissed reports suggesting that its Chief Executive, Mr Noble John Appiah, is leading a special task force to destroy vital vehicle documents. According to the Authority some photographs making the round on social media and claiming that its Chief Executive was a cousin to the First Lady, … Read more

We Are Not Destroying ‘V8 Documents’ – DVLA Refutes Claims

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has denounced rumors about its involvement in the destruction of documents on government vehicles particularly some alleged V8 vehicles bought and distributed by the NDC government. A photo circulating on social media with an attached caption suggests the DVLA has formed a special task force to clear vital vehicle … Read more

Dozens Injured In Multiple-Vehicle Collision At St. Johns

Seven vehicles are involved in the crash Dozens of people, mainly passengers have been injured in a multiple-vehicle collision on the ABC-ST. Johns road in Accra. No death has so far been recorded in the incident involving seven vehicles. It is unclear what caused the accident but Starr News’ correspondent Daniel Lartey who is at … Read more

Man Selling Fake DVLA Number Plates, Stickers Busted

The Techiman Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) in collaboration with the Motor Transport and Traffic Transport Department (MTTD) have arrested a 32-year-old man for issuing fake Number plates and stickers to drivers. The team led by municipal DVLA boss, Isaac Essun, upon a tip off made the MTTD officials arrest Kwaku Ofori at his … Read more

Police, DVLA Impound Unlicensed Vehicles Day After Motor Check Suspension

Police in the Upper West Region have assisted the Drivers and Vehicle Licenses Authority (DVLA) to impound some unlicensed motorbikes and tricycles in the region. This comes a day after a directive was issued to police personnel to suspend all motor-checks and inspection of licenses in the country with immediate effect. The directive has been … Read more

US Releases Highway Code For Robot Cars

Robot cars in the US will have to be fitted with black boxes that record what happens if they crash, under US policy covering the vehicles. The demand is part of a newly issued US Transportation Department policy covering autonomous vehicles. The guidelines will replace a patchwork of different, and often contradictory, rules drawn up … Read more

Bernard Mornah Berates DVLA Over Tony Lithur’s Car Gift

The National Chairman of the PNC Bernard Mornah is accusing the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) of leaking documents of a car gift he received from President John Mahama’s lawyer. According to Mr. Mornah, he received the car upon an appeal he made to Tony Lithur to support his campaign. The supposed documents of … Read more

Former DVLA Boss Begs after $3.6m Contract Jumps to $9.9m

A former Chief Executive of the DVLA, Justice Amegashie, is begging Ghanaians for forgiveness after failing to explain a mysterious jump in contract sum from $3.6million to $9.9million. Mr. Amegashie admitted he signed a $3.6million contract and does not know how the figure so dramatically changed and became $9.9million. Justice Amegashie failed to explain the … Read more

Ghanaian Commercial Drivers Resist New Policy on Seat Belt

Commercial drivers say they will resist the implementation of a new law that makes it mandatory for them to fix seatbelts for each passenger. Parliament passed a legislative instrument two years ago to help deal with the high rate of road accidents in the country. It is expected to achieve a 50 per cent reduction … Read more