THE Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has warned that from May 4, 2026, anyone caught using fake, forged, or expired Defective Vehicle (DV) plates and Drive from Port (DP) stickers will face arrest and prosecution.
The authority said the directive forms part of intensified efforts to enforce compliance, protect the integrity of vehicle registration systems, and enhance road safety.
In a statement issued by management and copied to The Ghanaian Times, the DVLA indicated that its Compliance Team had already begun targeted operations across the country to remove non-compliant plates and stickers.
It explained that the latest move follows an earlier public notice issued on March 19, 2026, announcing a crackdown on expired 2025 DV plates, forged 2026 DV plates, and expired DP stickers, with enforcement starting on March 24, 2026.
Since then, the DVLA, in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, has undertaken operations at various locations, initially focusing on removing offending plates and stickers.
Despite these efforts, the authority noted that some vehicle owners continue to flout the regulations by using fake or expired plates.
The DVLA stressed that such acts violate Regulation 23 (11) of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), which prohibits the use of forged trade licences.
It warned that enforcement will now be stepped up, and offenders will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The authority then urged vehicle owners to comply with the regulations and support efforts in order to ensure a transparent and efficient vehicle administration system.
BY TIMES REPORTER
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