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DVLA will win back
public confidence - Amegashie
Ho, March 28, Ghanadot/GNA
– The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has embarked
on reforms to win back public confidence as a corruption-free
institution promoting good driving standards, its director said
on Saturday.
Mr. Justice Yao Amegashie, Acting Chief Executive of the DVLA
said reports of alleged corrupt practices against staff of the
Authority were being investigated and urged the public to
exercise patience.
Addressing the Volta Region staff of the Authority Ho, he said
while his administration would adhere to fairness in dealing
with personnel, it would not compromise on discipline, safety
and security.
“It is not a right to own a driving license but a privilege,” he
said and reminded the staff of the Authority to issue driving
license to only competent applicants.
This, he held, would reduce the human error causative element in
road accidents and restore public confidence in the Authority as
a credible regulator.
Mr. Amegashie urged the staff to be diligent, circumspect and
adhere to processes and procedures in their statutory functions.
He said DVLA would cooperate with major stakeholders, including
the Information Service, Road Safety Commission, commercial
transport unions and more importantly the police Motor Traffic
and Transport Unit to ensure safety on the road.
“The Information Service and the media will be used to educate
the public on road worthiness, road signs and how to get driving
licenses to enhance the public’s understanding of the real
issues,” Mr Amegashie said.
He said offices of the Authority would be equipped with mobile
testing instruments and that electronic receipting will be done
in areas where there are no on-site banks.
Mr Amegashie said issues of staff welfare and training were dear
to his heart and called for their collaboration for a mutual
benefit.
GNA
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