DVLA Unveils Major Reforms in Vehicle Registration, New Number Plates to Roll Out in 2026
The Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is set to introduce sweeping reforms in Ghana’s vehicle registration system, including new number plates and enhanced tracking technology.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, August 19, DVLA Chief Executive Julius Neequaye Kotey said the new Dealer’s Permit (DP) stickers will ensure accountability and traceability of vehicles right from the port into the country’s transport system.
“The new DP sticker allows us to track who is driving the car, when it arrived in Ghana, its destination, and the date the sticker expires. Once scanned, the code reveals all these details. It was wrong to have cars in the system without knowing their owners, but now, right from the port, we know who owns the vehicle,” Mr. Kotey explained.
He added that while car dealers must use DV stickers when holding vehicles in garages, individuals are required to register their cars within two weeks of acquisition. Using DV plates outside their intended purpose, such as routine driving, will be considered a violation.
Mr. Kotey further disclosed that the DVLA is considering introducing a special number plate for individuals who fail to register their vehicles on time, warning that such plates would come at a “very expensive” cost.
As part of the reforms, the DVLA will also phase out the practice of displaying the year of manufacture at the end of number plates. Beginning January 1, 2026, new number plates will feature a regional code at the top and an area code at the end.
“For instance, a plate will read GR 222 AD, with AD representing Adenta. We have completed all the legal groundwork and intend to roll this out on the first of January,” he said.
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