The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has deployed clone detection machines aimed at strengthening vehicle verification and protecting the integrity of Ghana’s vehicle registration system.
In a public notice issued on May 13, 2026, the DVLA announced that the newly introduced devices, known as OBD II scanners, will help identify vehicles imported through unapproved channels that illegally clone Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of legitimately registered vehicles.
According to the Authority, the practice has in some cases resulted in genuine vehicle owners being wrongly flagged as possessing already registered vehicles.
The DVLA explained that the deployment forms part of broader efforts to curb fraudulent vehicle registrations, improve vehicle security and enhance the accuracy and credibility of the national vehicle register.
“These machines will help identify vehicles imported through unapproved channels that illegally clone the Vehicle Identification Numbers of legitimate vehicles awaiting registration,” the statement noted.
The Authority described the initiative as a proactive step toward promoting transparency, safety and security within Ghana’s vehicle registration regime.
The DVLA further appealed to stakeholders and the general public to cooperate with its officers as implementation of the new verification measures begins nationwide.
