The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has clarified that DV number plates are exclusively issued to car dealers and vehicle manufacturers for specific, limited purposes.
According to Stephen Attuh, Director of Corporate Affairs for the DVLA, DV plates are not intended for general or prolonged use on public roads and should not be considered a substitute for full vehicle registration.
Appearing on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Attuh explained that DV plates facilitate specific activities within the operations of licensed car dealers and manufacturers, primarily for temporary vehicle movement, such as leaving a dealer’s facility for defect repairs or test drives before sale.
He lamented that many motorists mistakenly believe DV plates can be used freely after purchasing a vehicle, which is unlawful.
“You cannot use a DV plate for ordinary driving,” Mr. Attuh warned, explaining that these plates are reserved solely for fixing defects or test-driving.
He stressed that once a vehicle exits the dealer’s lot under new ownership, immediate registration is a legal mandate.
Mr. Attuh took aim at car dealers, accusing them of fostering a culture of non-compliance.
Citing the specific legal framework of LI 2180, Regulation 23, he noted:
”The dealers have allowed for the misuse of DV plates. The law clearly outlines how a person acquires a trade license and its limitations. Using it for daily travel simply isn’t permitted.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
