The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that the introduction of new vehicle licence plates has been delayed due to the pending passage of the amended Road Traffic Act.
Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, the Head of Vehicle Inspection and Registration at the DVLA, Amos Abakah, explained that although January 2 had been proposed as the launch date, the plan could not proceed because Parliament has yet to approve the necessary legal framework.
Mr. Abakah noted that vehicle registration is still ongoing and reminded motorists that existing DV licence plates will expire on December 31, after which vehicle owners will be required to obtain the new plates.
He also revealed that the DVLA will carry out the re-registration of existing vehicles under the new system once it is implemented.
According to Mr. Abakah, the Authority is introducing technological reforms this year to address gaps in vehicle roadworthiness. A compliance and enforcement unit has also been established to ensure vehicles that fail to meet safety standards are removed from the roads.
He stressed that, while challenges remain in the road sector, the government is taking steps to address them and emphasized that road safety is a shared responsibility.
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