The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced the suspension of its planned rollout of new vehicle number plates next year, following Parliament’s inability to amend LI 2180 before the House rose for the Christmas break.
The legislation, which requires 21 sitting days to mature, had only been in effect for eight days before the recess.
Speaking to the media, DVLA Boss, Julius Neequaye Kotey assured the public that the validity of all existing DV and DP number plates has been extended until the new plates are introduced.
He also noted that new vehicle owners who choose to register ahead of the rollout will have to register again.
“The DV plates remain valid, and DP has now changed from plates to stickers,” Mr. Kotey explained. “Anyone with the DP sticker or DV plates can continue to use them until a new timeline is announced.”
Mr. Kotey further dismissed a legal suit filed by the Vehicle Embossment Association over the embossment contract, clarifying that no contract has been signed or canceled since he assumed office.
“I have not canceled or signed any new contracts related to number plates,” he said. “We are ready to meet the association in court to resolve any issues.”
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
