The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has put on hold its scheduled introduction of a new vehicle registration plate system that was expected to take effect on January 2, 2026.
DVLA Chief Executive Officer, Julius Neequaye Kotey, disclosed the decision at a press briefing held in Accra on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
He explained that a proposed amendment to the Road Traffic Regulation, 2012 (L.I. 2180) — which outlines the design and details of vehicle number plates in Ghana — is still under consideration in Parliament and has not yet been passed.
In a statement issued on December 24, 2025, the Authority clarified that although Parliament had amended portions of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), the relevant clauses within L.I. 2180 were not approved before the House adjourned on Friday, December 19, 2025.
“Until all the necessary legal processes are completed, we are unable to move ahead with the implementation of the new RFID-enabled licence plates,” the DVLA indicated.
In August 2025, the Authority announced plans to scrap the display of the year of registration on number plates beginning January 2026.
The redesigned plates were also expected to feature Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to enhance vehicle tracking and support future electronic tolling systems.
The DVLA further announced that vehicles currently operating with DP stickers and DV plates will be permitted to continue using them into 2026 until a new directive is issued.
“Owners using DP [Drive from Port] stickers and DV [Defective Vehicle] plates may retain them until a stipulated deadline is communicated by the Authority,” the statement concluded.
