The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service, will, from Tuesday, March 24, 2026, begin enforcement against vehicle owners using 2025 DV plates and expired DP stickers.

In a public notice, the Authority explained that it had earlier extended the use of the 2025 DV plates and DP stickers due to challenges associated with the rollout of new vehicle licence plates.

However, it stated that following the issuance of 2026 DV plates on February 4, 2026, to motor traders, fleet owners and licensed trade plate dealers, the continued use of 2025 DV plates and expired DP stickers is now illegal.

Legal provisions

The DVLA reminded the public that the use of DV plates is regulated under Regulation 23 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), which outlines the categories of vehicles permitted to use such plates.

It emphasised that vehicle owners whose cars do not fall within the specified categories must complete the appropriate registration processes in line with the law.

Compliance directive

The Authority further indicated that all its operational offices began registering vehicles for the 2026 year from January 2, 2026.

It therefore urged motorists still using 2025 DV plates or expired DP stickers to comply with the regulations to avoid sanctions during the enforcement exercise.