The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in partnership with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, has announced a nationwide clampdown on vehicles still using 2025 DV plates and expired DP stickers, effective Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
The move follows the release of the 2026 DV plates earlier this year. Last year, due to logistical challenges in rolling out new vehicle license plates, the DVLA allowed the extended use of 2025 DV plates and DP stickers until the 2026 plates were available. “The release of the 2026 DV plates in February 2026 automatically rendered the continuous use of 2025 DV plates and expired DP stickers illegal,” the Authority stated.
According to the DVLA, “The use of DV plates is clearly spelt out under Regulation 23 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI. 2180). Owners of vehicles that do not fall under any of the categories provided for under LI. 2180 are required to register those vehicles before they can be used on our roads.”
The Authority also reminded the public that all operational offices began the registration of vehicles for 2026 on January 2, 2026. Vehicle owners still using old plates or expired stickers are urged to comply with the law to avoid legal consequences.
“This clampdown is a necessary step to ensure compliance with road traffic regulations and to maintain order on our roads,” the DVLA added.
