DVLA boss explains how new number plates will expose fake registrations, track vehicle details and other key features

New number plates will feature NFC and hidden RFID technology, allowing authorised officials to access detailed vehicle and ownership information.

Ghana’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is preparing to pilot a new vehicle number plate system featuring technology designed to make registration more secure and make it harder for criminals, ‘goro boys’ to clone or fake plates.

DVLA CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey has revealed key features of Ghana’s new vehicle number plates, including NFC technology, hidden RFID security, biennial registration and new location codes.