The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has announced a nationwide enforcement exercise targeting motorists using outdated dealer plates and expired documentation.

The operation, which begins on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, will be led by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) and will focus on clamping down on the use of 2025 DV plates and expired DP stickers.

According to the DVLA, the directive follows the rollout of the 2026 DV plates, which automatically renders the previous year’s plates and any expired DP stickers invalid.

The Authority recalled that in 2025, it granted a temporary extension for the use of DV plates and DP stickers due to production challenges. However, that grace period expired earlier this year.

On February 4, 2026, the DVLA officially announced the issuance of the new 2026 DV plates to qualified applicants, including motor dealers, fleet operators, and other licensed users who responded to a public call for applications in November 2025.

The DVLA stressed that continued use of 2025 DV plates or expired DP stickers now constitutes a breach of the law.

It further explained that the use of dealer plates is regulated under Regulation 23 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), which specifies the categories of individuals and entities permitted to operate such plates.

Vehicle owners who do not fall within these categories have been advised to ensure their vehicles are properly registered before using them on the road.

The DVLA and the Ghana Police Service have therefore urged motorists to comply with the directive to avoid sanctions as enforcement begins nationwide.