From today, Thursday, 1 February 2024, all vehicle owners are required to pay the Emission Levy.

The scheduled amount is as follows:

1.     Motorcycles and tricycles - GHS75 per annum

2.     Motor vehicles, buses and coaches up to 3000 cc - GHS150 per annum

3.     Motor Vehicles, buses and coaches above 3000 cc - GHS300 per annum

4.     Caro trucks and articulated trucks - GHS300 per annum

The Emission Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) has been passed to impose a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles.

The implementation of the levy according to government is aimed at tackling greenhouse gas emissions, to promote the use of eco-friendly technology and green energy, and improving environmental management while controlling general levels of air and water pollution.

Under section 4(4) of Act 1112, a person required to issue a road use certificate (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and other testing centres) shall demand evidence of payment of the levy before issuing a Road Use Certificate.

All vehicle owners have, thus, been advised to register and pay the levy on the Ghana.gov platform only.

The importation of this levy is part of reasons driver unions threatened to increase public transport last week.

The drivers are currently negotiating with government on their intent.