The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced a pause in the planned introduction of new vehicle licence plates, which had been slated to begin on January 2, 2026.
According to the Authority, the postponement stems from the inability to secure amendments to the Road Traffic Regulation, 2012 (L.I. 2180), the legislation that outlines the design and specifications of licence plates.
In its statement, the DVLA noted that although Parliament successfully revised the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), the required changes to L.I. 2180 were not passed before Parliament adjourned on Friday, December 19, 2025.
“Until all legislative conditions are met, we cannot move forward with the rollout of the RFID-enabled licence plates,” the DVLA clarified.
The new plates were intended to feature Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to improve vehicle tracking and strengthen road safety measures.
The Authority further indicated that vehicles currently operating with Departure from Port (DP) stickers and DV plates may continue using them. “Owners of vehicles with DP stickers and DV plates are permitted to keep using them until a deadline is officially announced,” the statement added.
DVLA expressed appreciation to the public for their patience and cooperation as it works toward implementing the updated licensing system.
Meanwhile, the Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has taken legal action to block the rollout. On Monday, December 22, 2025, BEMENCO Embossment Ltd, along with 26 other members of VEMAG, filed an injunction at the High Court in Accra.
The application seeks to prevent the DVLA from introducing digital or any new vehicle registration plates from January 2026 until the court rules on the matter.
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