 has announced a suspension of the planned rollout of new vehicle licence plates, which was scheduled to begin on January 2, 2026.){kind=link}
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced a suspension of the planned rollout of new vehicle licence plates, which was scheduled to begin on January 2, 2026.
According to the Authority, the delay stems from the inability to secure amendments to the Road Traffic Regulation, 2012 (L.I. 2180), which governs the specifications and format of vehicle number plates. Although Parliament successfully amended the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), the required changes to L.I. 2180 were not approved before Parliament adjourned on Friday, December 19, 2025.
In a statement, the DVLA said it cannot proceed with the introduction of the new RFID-enabled licence plates until all legislative processes are completed. The Authority explained that the new plates are intended to integrate modern technologies, including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), to improve vehicle traceability and enhance road safety.
The DVLA further indicated that vehicles currently using Departure from Port (DP) stickers and DV plates may continue to do so until further notice. It assured vehicle owners that a deadline would be communicated in due course.
The Authority expressed appreciation to the public for their patience and cooperation as efforts continue toward implementing the new licensing system.
Meanwhile, the Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has filed an injunction at the High Court in Accra to prevent the DVLA from introducing digital or new vehicle number plates from January 2026. The application, filed on Monday, December 22, 2025, was brought by BEMENCO Embossment Ltd and 26 other members of VEMAG. The plaintiffs are seeking to halt the rollout until the court rules on the substantive case.