The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, has announced a nationwide enforcement exercise targeting vehicles still using 2025 DV plates and expired DP stickers.
The exercise is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, March 19, the DVLA said the move forms part of efforts to ensure strict compliance with road traffic regulations following the introduction of new vehicle registration plates.
According to the Authority, the continued use of outdated plates and stickers will no longer be tolerated under the current legal framework.
The DVLA explained that it had earlier permitted the extended use of 2025 DV plates and DP stickers due to operational challenges encountered during preparations for the rollout of the new system.
It noted that this temporary arrangement remained in place until the successful introduction of the new vehicle licence plates.
The situation changed on February 4, 2026, when the DVLA officially began issuing 2026 DV plates to motor traders, fleet owners and licensed trade plate dealers.
This followed a prior call for applications in November 2025, inviting eligible stakeholders to apply for allocations under the new system.
With the rollout of the 2026 DV plates, the Authority emphasised that the continued use of 2025 plates and expired DP stickers has now become unlawful.
