The Association of Private Vehicle Testing Stations (PVTS) has called for sweeping reforms in Ghana’s vehicle inspection system, pledging to help eliminate loopholes, improve transparency and enforce stricter national standards to enhance road safety.
Speaking at the formal inauguration of the association in Kumasi, Chairman Mr Robert Adomako said Ghana’s growing vehicle population, rapid urbanisation and expanding economic activity have increased mobility but also heightened risks on the country’s roads.
He said the current challenges surrounding vehicle roadworthiness inspections—including inconsistencies, inefficiencies and declining public confidence—must be addressed urgently to protect road users.
Mr Adomako stressed that the newly formed association was committed to supporting regulatory efforts by ensuring private vehicle testing stations operate with high technical standards and integrity.
He described the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) as critical partners in improving compliance and reducing road crashes across the country.
“To the DVLA, we are ready to complement your mandate by ensuring private testing stations operate with the highest standards of professionalism. To the NRSA, every vehicle we certify as roadworthy contributes to saving lives,” he stated.
The association also advocated the full adoption of technology in vehicle testing operations, including digitisation, real-time monitoring and improved data sharing systems to strengthen efficiency and accountability.
Mr Adomako said achieving lasting reforms would require stronger collaboration between policymakers, regulators and private sector players to build a safer and more reliable transport system in Ghana.
