DVLA cuts roadworthiness certificate deal from $155.4m to GH¢2m

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) says it has renegotiated a service-level agreement (SLA) for roadworthiness certificates, reducing the cost of the arrangement from a projected $155.4 million over three years to GH¢2 million for the 2026–2028 period.The Chief Executive Officer of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, announced the change at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, October 12, 2026, describing the renegotiation as part of efforts to reduce costs and improve the authority’s financial management.