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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced the suspension of the anticipated rollout of new licence plates, originally scheduled for January 2, 2026.
The delay is due to the failure to secure the necessary amendments to the Road Traffic Regulation, 2012 (L.I. 2180), which specifies the contents and format of vehicle plates.
In a statement, the Authority explained that while Parliament successfully amended the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), the specific provisions in L.I. 2180 had not been passed before Parliament went on recess on Friday, December 19, 2025.
“Until the legislative requirements are fully settled, we are unable to proceed with the rollout of the new RFID-embedded licence plates,” the DVLA said.
“The new plates were designed to incorporate modern technology, including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), to promote traceability and enhance road safety.”
The DVLA further announced that vehicles currently using Departure from Port (DP) stickers and DV plates can continue to do so.
“Owners of vehicles with DP stickers and DV plates may continue using them until a time limit is communicated by the Authority,” the statement added.
The Authority thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation as it works to implement the new licensing system.
Meanwhile, the Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has filed an injunction at the High Court in Accra, seeking to restrain the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) from rolling out a digital or any new vehicle number plate registration system beginning January 2026.
The suit was filed by BEMENCO Embossment Ltd and 26 other plaintiffs, all members of the Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG).
The injunction application was filed at the High Court on Monday, December 22, 2025, seeking to restrain the DVLA from introducing digitalised vehicle number plates or any new registration plates until the court determines the merits of the case.
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