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By Bertha Badu-Agyei, GNA
Koforidua, July 23, GNA – Nana Nyantakyi
Tutu Boateng, the traditional Krontihene area of New Juaben, suggested
Driving Permit Authority (DVLA) to consider testing candidates
for driving license at night and in rainy weather.
According to the chef, driving at night
and during the rain was the most dangerous for all road users, yet the tests for
The acquisition of the driving license is made in the light of the day and is the subject of the DVLA.
to critically examine the test pattern.
The Krontihene, who said that to the
inauguration of a new building for the DVLA regional office in Koforidua,
also urged the DVLA to work with all stakeholders to ensure
Filters are fixed in cars as part of the vehicle license to control speed.
In this way, he said at excessive speed, what has
become one of the major factors of fatalities on our roads would be
drastically controlled because technology would always keep drivers
check.
The Krontihene congratulated the management of the DVLA
to introduce premium and prestige services, making driver and vehicle
very practical licenses, as well as the new building and expressed the hope
this professionalism would be their hallmark.
Mr. Eric Kwakye Darfuor, Eastern Regional Minister,
called on the board of directors and management of DVLA to put in place strict measures
completely eliminate the middlemen known as "goro boys".
He also urged the DVLA to exercise due diligence
when issuing a driving license and also check the applicants' background
Well, adding that, they had a huge responsibility to ensure that drivers
in accordance with the regulations.
The Director General of the DVLA, Mr.
Kwasi Agyeman Busia, said that the inauguration of the new Koforidua office brings
29, new office buildings completed comprising 11 regional offices and
is part of the activities organized to celebrate 20 years of the creation of the
DVLA.
He added that 20 private vehicles
test stations have been set up and very soon Tema and Nkawkaw
vehicle test stations would be added as part of the management's efforts
make DVLA operations less cumbersome.
The CEO also revealed that plans were
advanced for the DVLA to start regulating private vehicles used as
commercial vehicles such as Uber, for the safety of all road users as well as
system where it would be possible for higher education students to conduct themselves
license before the end of studies.
GNA
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