Anloga (V/R), July 12 2026
Mr Rowland Coffie Dorkenoo, the Volta Regional Director of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has urged commercial drivers and vehicle owners to strictly comply with road safety and licensing regulations in order to promote safer roads and avoid unnecessary penalties.
He advised motorists to ensure that before putting any vehicle on the road, they have all the legally required documents, including a valid driver’s licence, a roadworthy certificate and a valid motor insurance policy.
According to Mr Dorkenoo, these essential documents must be renewed promptly upon expiry, warning that motorists are allowed a maximum grace period of 30 days after expiration, beyond which they may be liable to penalties and other legal consequences.
He explained that keeping vehicle documents valid not only ensures compliance with the law but also protects motorists when they are stopped during routine checks or involved in road traffic incidents.
“Before driving any vehicle on the road, make sure you have a valid driver’s licence, a roadworthy certificate and motor insurance. Keeping these documents up to date will save you from unnecessary penalties and legal challenges,” he advised.
Mr. Dorkenoo made the remarks in an exclusive interview with Veritasnewsgh.com on Sunday following the successful completion of the Volta Regional DVLA’s three-day mobile service delivery exercise for the Anloga District and Keta Municipality.
The outreach, which was organised to bring essential DVLA services closer to residents following the recent floods that affected parts of the two districts, enabled more than 60 clients to access services, including driver’s licence issuance and renewal, vehicle registration and other regulatory services.
Beyond licensing compliance, the Regional Director also educated motorists on responsible road use, urging them to avoid traffic violations that endanger lives and create unnecessary congestion on the roads.
He cautioned drivers against double parking, stopping at unauthorised locations such as road junctions, curves and entrances to public facilities, as well as reckless overtaking, particularly on sharp bends, curves and other areas with limited visibility.
“Most of our roads within the districts are relatively narrow. Double parking and dangerous overtaking create unnecessary risks for oncoming vehicles and other road users. Every driver has a responsibility to obey traffic regulations and prioritise safety,” Mr. Dorkenoo stressed.
He further appealed to transport operators and vehicle owners to regularly inspect their vehicles and ensure that every driver operating their vehicles possesses a valid driver’s licence, roadworthy certificate and motor insurance
Mr Dorkenoo noted that improving compliance with licensing requirements and road traffic regulations remains central to the DVLA’s mandate of promoting road safety and fostering responsible driving across the country. He encouraged motorists to take advantage of future mobile outreach programmes to regularise their documents and access DVLA services without travelling long distances
