The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has announced the deployment of advanced clone detection machines, also known as OBD II scanners, as part of efforts to strengthen vehicle verification and curb fraudulent registrations across the country.
In a public notice issued on May 13, 2026, the DVLA said the new technology will help identify vehicles imported through unauthorized channels that illegally duplicate Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) belonging to legitimate vehicles awaiting registration.
According to the Authority, the practice of VIN cloning has, in some cases, resulted in genuine vehicle owners being incorrectly flagged as having already registered their vehicles, creating delays and complications within the registration process.
The DVLA explained that the introduction of the scanners forms part of broader measures aimed at improving the integrity, accuracy and credibility of Ghana’s national vehicle register.
“The deployment is a proactive measure to curb fraudulent registrations, improve vehicle security and reinforce the accuracy and credibility of the national vehicle register,” the statement noted.
The Authority further called on stakeholders, vehicle importers and the general public to cooperate with DVLA officers as the agency continues efforts to promote transparency, safety and security within Ghana’s vehicle registration system.
The deployment of the clone detection machines is expected to enhance verification procedures at registration centers nationwide and strengthen confidence in the country’s vehicle identification framework.
CREDIT: Mavis Fantevi
