BY J. M. Y. AMEGASHIE FCILT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AUTHORITY

IntroductionRoad traffic is governed and regulated The provisions in statute relevant regulations

and case law Road traffic as a focus area of transport

policy Section 9 (4) of the repealed Road Traffic

Ordinance no. 55 0f 1952

Establishment of the Authority – Act 1999, Act 569

Mandate

Mission

Vision

Directorates

OPPORTUNITIES

Owners, Fleet OperatorsThere are a number of provisions In the Road Traffic Act 2004, Act 683 and the Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance Act 1958, No

Section 21 of the Road traffic Act 2004, Act 683,

Section 80 of the Road Traffic Act - Use of Vehicle in a Dangerous Condition

Section 89 - Liability of owner and other persons for breach of construction and use requirements

  Permitting Use of Uninsured Vehicle  

Challenges Inability to establish Traffic Police Department  Lack of Participation in Compliance with Construction and Use

Requirements  Lack of Information Flow amongst Key Stakeholders

Publicity and Information Dissemination

Lack of Data Base in Drivers  Lack of Adequate Regulatory Framework

Malpractices in Motor Vehicle Administration

Issues with Court Orders to Transfer Ownership of Vehicles

Way Forward Introduction of penalty points in Driver License

AdministrationCompletion of automation of the activities and

process of the AuthorityIntroduction of Probationary Licensing SystemInterface of systems amongst the Courts, Police,

Authority and Insurance CompaniesEstablishment of the Traffic Police DepartmentRegular workshops should be held for personnel

of Motor Transport and Traffic Unit to enable them appreciates the content of legislation and regulation so that they can implement the law to the letter.

Referrences J. M. Y. Amegashie - The Vehicle Owners and

Driver; The Law And Conventions On Road Transport, 2010

Road Traffic Act 2004, Act 683

Road Traffic Ordinance No. 55 Of 1952 (Repealed)

Road Traffic Regulations 1974, LI 953

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