Transcript Presentation by DLVA
BY J. M. Y. AMEGASHIE FCILT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AUTHORITY
Introduction
Road 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Section 9 (4) of the repealed Road Traffic Ordinance no. 55 0f 1952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 Operators
There 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 Administration Completion of automation of the activities and process of the Authority Introduction of Probationary Licensing System Interface of systems amongst the Courts, Police, Authority and Insurance Companies Establishment of the Traffic Police Department
Regular 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Road Traffic Ordinance No. 55 Of 1952 (Repealed)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