It is illegal to use DV plates after 14-days - DVLA CEO cautions

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Frank Owoahene Dexpite 8 months ago

He didn’t say that, he meant it’s illegal to use DP plates after 14 days, but with DV plates, people are abusing them and that they cannot determine when you can sell your car

He didn’t say that, he meant it’s illegal to use DP plates after 14 days, but with DV plates, people are abusing them and that they cannot determine when you can sell your car
Kwame King 8 months ago

U see the problem when square pegs are put in round holes. How can DVLA boss confuse the public with DP and DV plates. Already the police is abusing users of these plates which make a lot of money from it usage and there u g ...
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U see the problem when square pegs are put in round holes. How can DVLA boss confuse the public with DP and DV plates. Already the police is abusing users of these plates which make a lot of money from it usage and there u go creating more opportunity for the police to abuse users the more. I don't think he has ever used DV in Ghana before. So he has no knowledge of frustrating it is to use it. But it is the only means after clearing your car for temporary use to sell it.
Shit hole 8 months ago

How do judge like that ..the mistake might be from the reporter

How do judge like that ..the mistake might be from the reporter
THIS FOOOOL IS AN INSULT TO THE GA PEOPLE. KWASHIYA, WHEN DID YOU COME? WO BAAA DAB3N ??? STUPID DVLA BOSS, MAHAMA MUST SAXK YOU ASAP! 8 months ago

DV PLATES ARE A HUGE SOURCE OF INCOME FOR THE DVLA. PEOPLE WHO INTEND TO SELL THEIR CARS BUY IT EVERY YEAR UNTIL THEY GET A GOOD PRICE FOR THEIR CARS. THOSE ABROAD WHO BARELY USE THEIR CARS BUY DV PLATES TO DRIVE AND ADVERTIZ ...
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DV PLATES ARE A HUGE SOURCE OF INCOME FOR THE DVLA. PEOPLE WHO INTEND TO SELL THEIR CARS BUY IT EVERY YEAR UNTIL THEY GET A GOOD PRICE FOR THEIR CARS. THOSE ABROAD WHO BARELY USE THEIR CARS BUY DV PLATES TO DRIVE AND ADVERTIZE THEIR CARS FOR SALE IN TOWN WHEN THEY COME FOR THEIR SHORT VISITS TO GHANA. DV PLATES HAVE COME TO STAY. THOSE USING IT PAY MORE MONEY TO THE STATE THAN THOSE WHOSE CARS ARE ALREADY REFISTERED. LASTLY. UNTIL THAT STUPID IDEA OF PLACING THE YEAR OF REGISTRATION ON THE NUMBER PLATE IS RESCINDED, MANY ARE REFUSING TO REFISTER THEIR CARS. DVLA PEOPLE ARE SIMPLY A BUNCH OF BRAINLESS FOOOOOOOOOOOOOLS AND THIS FOOOOLISH NEW DVLA BOSS MAKES THEIR FOOLISHNESS WORSE!
NKWASIAFOUR!
Samuel Ameyaw 8 months ago

I totally agree with you. Cars imported into the country should be assigned registration plate according to the year it was cleared from the port. I imported a pickup truck into the country in 1998. I used dv plates to drive ...
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I totally agree with you. Cars imported into the country should be assigned registration plate according to the year it was cleared from the port. I imported a pickup truck into the country in 1998. I used dv plates to drive around for eight years. I registered the truck in 2016 during my late mother's funeral and had 2016 plate attached now. The registration system is a joke. I would rather suggest number plates should reflect the year of manufacture or the year of import into the country.
Kofi Adams 8 months ago

Honorable this assertion of your might not represent the facts. You are confusing the DP(Direct from Port) plate with DV plate. The DP plate is the one that is limited to two weeks. DV’s can be used so long as the car is st ...
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Honorable this assertion of your might not represent the facts. You are confusing the DP(Direct from Port) plate with DV plate. The DP plate is the one that is limited to two weeks. DV’s can be used so long as the car is still on sale. Rightly on your part, the DV is not supposed to be used like the normal registered vehicles. Its movement should be solely on business purposes. Either on test drive, going to show to a customer or coming from a customer’s place.
Chittoq 8 months ago

The confusion might come from the reporter. There is a need therefore to clarify it else the police will worry innocent citizens.

The confusion might come from the reporter. There is a need therefore to clarify it else the police will worry innocent citizens.
New York 8 months ago

Waa look.,.. it seems the guy doesn't know the difference between DP and DV number plate.

Waa look.,.. it seems the guy doesn't know the difference between DP and DV number plate.
Koti 8 months ago

Just 14 days? I know people who have been using DV plates for more than 5 year!

Just 14 days? I know people who have been using DV plates for more than 5 year!
Truth only 8 months ago

Mr ceo tell the security service personnels because they use it for over ten years

Mr ceo tell the security service personnels because they use it for over ten years

Justice 8 months ago

Meaning what? Are you referring to DP Plates or DV Plates?

Meaning what? Are you referring to DP Plates or DV Plates?
Absolute nonsense 8 months ago

Be there yorbing. Next year, you will rather be sacked. We should register our cars within two weeks by force. Who be you ??? When did you come??? Even some of your big men in your party and government have unregistered cats ...
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Be there yorbing. Next year, you will rather be sacked. We should register our cars within two weeks by force. Who be you ??? When did you come??? Even some of your big men in your party and government have unregistered cats for years . When did you come ??? We should sell our cars within two weeks; come and buy them. If you think all one has money like the stolen monies in the pockets of you politicians . We should sell our cars within two weeks;nonsense
Dan 8 months ago

Even some Policemen in my home town have been using DVLA plates about a year now.

Even some Policemen in my home town have been using DVLA plates about a year now.
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KingsKing 8 months ago

Confused foolish Kotey. You don't know the difference between DP and DV plates? These hogwash must not be entertained and this idiot must be fired asap.
Blockheaded

Confused foolish Kotey. You don't know the difference between DP and DV plates? These hogwash must not be entertained and this idiot must be fired asap.
Blockheaded
Kwame 8 months ago

It’s not his fault, the GA man can’t pronounce DP . Instead DV … forgive him . It’s the DP (direct from port ) not DV. If he knew the amount of revenue they make from DV he will not be there talking about DV. I take i ...
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It’s not his fault, the GA man can’t pronounce DP . Instead DV … forgive him . It’s the DP (direct from port ) not DV. If he knew the amount of revenue they make from DV he will not be there talking about DV. I take it as an Error of pronunciation.
Sexual harassment in the office by appointees 8 months ago

AGRAADAA, FETISH EVANGELIST HAS BEEN USING DV PLATES ON HER CARS FOR OVER 5 YEARS NOW.

AGRAADAA, FETISH EVANGELIST HAS BEEN USING DV PLATES ON HER CARS FOR OVER 5 YEARS NOW.
Reformer 8 months ago

LONG OVERDUE. Arrest and fine the people who ignore this directive.

LONG OVERDUE. Arrest and fine the people who ignore this directive.
Ay 8 months ago

Ceo please DP not dv plate we all know dp.is used for 14days.infact nobody misused it .

Ceo please DP not dv plate we all know dp.is used for 14days.infact nobody misused it .

KingLord 8 months ago

Opinion
DV/DP Number Plate – To arrest or not to arrest
8 January 2018 10:37am

Respectfully, permit me to add my view to the discussion on the above subject.

The use of DV and DP plates is governed by the Ro ...
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Opinion
DV/DP Number Plate – To arrest or not to arrest
8 January 2018 10:37am

Respectfully, permit me to add my view to the discussion on the above subject.

The use of DV and DP plates is governed by the Road Traffic Act, 683/04 as amended by Act 761/08 and the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 L I 2180.

DV stands for Defective Vehicle while DP stands for Drive from Port.

Both are temporary plates meant to assist the users to carry out a temporary activity, regarding the usage of the vehicle.
The DP is valid for ten days and comes with a log book which contains entries with respect to the movement of the vehicle. It must be carried at all times by the driver.
The DV is valid for twelve calendar months and may be used on different vehicles at different times.

Just like the DP, the DV also comes with a log book which should contain entries regarding the movement of the vehicle and particulars of the driver. The logbook must be carried at all times.

According to regulation 45 of the Road Traffic Act, the following are the persons or reasons why the DP and DV plates may be used.

a. manufacturer of motor vehicles
b. a tester of motor vehicles
c. a motor vehicle trader
d. a person who intends to commence business as a motor vehicle trader
e. a person authorised by the DVLA to trade in trade
plates.
f. for the purpose of conducting research and development in the course of the trader's business.

Further section 50(b) of Act 683 provides that a person who holds a trade licence and uses a motor vehicle on a road for a purpose other than a purpose which has been prescribed by Regulations commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than 500 penalty units and not exceeding 1000 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both. Don't forget a penalty unit is 12gh. You may do the maths for your self because my maths is horribly bad.

HELLO, so my dear colleague officers, our work is straight and simple. Per the above law, we are to look out for people who have not been authorised by the law to use trade plates but who are nonetheless using same in disregard of the law. We are also supposed to look out for people who are using the trade plates for purposes not permitted by the law.

Again we are mandated to look out for people who refuse, fail or neglect to, carry the log book, make a false entry into the log book and/or persons who generally abuse or misuse the trade plates.

So what is a false entry?
When one logs in the book that you are driving from Achimota to Mallam via the N1, to test a trade plate vehicle, it means you are supposed to use just that road. If you are found around Nungua or Tema with that entry, then you can be said to have made a false entry in the log book.

If a person is found driving a DV vehicle at 11pm without displaying the number plate as required by law, u don't arrest the person for driving after 6pm, rather u arrest him for failing to display his trade plates simplicita.

So for instance, whilst on patrols at about 1am you spotted a person using a DV plate, upon enquiries it came to light that he was from a nightclub. Question: Offence or no offence? Clearly, he is misusing the trade plate. So you are not arresting him for driving after 6pm, but for misusing the trade plate. You are absolutely protected by the law if you arrest such a person.

Second example : while at Baker or snap check you spotted a trade plate vehicle with five passengers onboard, question - offence or no offence? This is not a yes or no answer. Do you agree with me?

OK, assuming your enquiry revealed the following: the person in the front passenger seat is the intended purchaser of the vehicle who is an unlicensed person, the driver is a friend to the buyer and he is a licensed driver, the three at the back consist of the seller, an electrician and a mechanic. In this case there is no offence committed. Surprised right?

There is no offence because the vehicle is insured to carry five persons, all the persons in the vehicle have various roles to play in the sale and purchase of the vehicle.
On the other hand, if it can be proved that at least one person has nothing to do with the sale and purchase of the vehicle, then an offence of misuse lies against the driver.

Also where the persons in the vehicle are said to be going to or coming from a funeral, wedding, church or mosque, market or any social or private event in contravention of the provisions above, then an offence of misuse of the trade plate has occasioned.

So my view is that the signal in question is not barring any officer from arresting a trade plate user.

The law on this issue is palpably clear, we as officers only need to acquaint ourselves with it and we are safe in our engagement with the general public.

The signal as I understand it, came about because our wanton disregard for the law and the abuse of the Human Rights of the citizenry we are supposed to protect is fast gaining weight and thus putting the integrity of our dear Service into disrepute, in the eyes of right thinking members of the society. Let's watch our steps.

All mistakes and errors are mine.Thanks very much for your attention.

CPL ALHASSAN DRAMANI
Cmttd Accra

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KingLord 8 months ago

Opinion
DV/DP Number Plate – To arrest or not to arrest
8 January 2018 10:37am

Respectfully, permit me to add my view to the discussion on the above subject.

The use of DV and DP plates is governed by the Ro ...
read full comment

Opinion
DV/DP Number Plate – To arrest or not to arrest
8 January 2018 10:37am

Respectfully, permit me to add my view to the discussion on the above subject.

The use of DV and DP plates is governed by the Road Traffic Act, 683/04 as amended by Act 761/08 and the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 L I 2180.

DV stands for Defective Vehicle while DP stands for Drive from Port. Both are temporary plates meant to assist the users to carry out a temporary activity, regarding the usage of the vehicle. The DP is valid for ten days and comes with a log book which contains entries with respect to the movement of the vehicle. It must be carried at all times by the driver. The DV is valid for twelve calendar months and may be used on different vehicles at different times. Just like the DP, the DV also comes with a log book which should contain entries regarding the movement of the vehicle and particulars of the driver. The logbook must be carried at all times.

According to regulation 45 of the Road Traffic Act, the following are the persons or reasons why the DP and DV plates may be used.

a. manufacturer of motor vehicles
b. a tester of motor vehicles
c. a motor vehicle trader
d. a person who intends to commence business as a motor vehicle trader
e. a person authorised by the DVLA to trade in trade
plates.
f. for the purpose of conducting research and development in the course of the trader's business.

Further section 50(b) of Act 683 provides that a person who holds a trade licence and uses a motor vehicle on a road for a purpose other than a purpose which has been prescribed by Regulations commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than 500 penalty units and not exceeding 1000 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both. Don't forget a penalty unit is 12gh. You may do the maths for your self because my maths is horribly bad.

HELLO, so my dear colleague officers, our work is straight and simple. Per the above law, we are to look out for people who have not been authorised by the law to use trade plates but who are nonetheless using same in disregard of the law. We are also supposed to look out for people who are using the trade plates for purposes not permitted by the law.

Again we are mandated to look out for people who refuse, fail or neglect to, carry the log book, make a false entry into the log book and/or persons who generally abuse or misuse the trade plates.

So what is a false entry? When one logs in the book that you are driving from Achimota to Mallam via the N1, to test a trade plate vehicle, it means you are supposed to use just that road. If you are found around Nungua or Tema with that entry, then you can be said to have made a false entry in the log book.

If a person is found driving a DV vehicle at 11pm without displaying the number plate as required by law, u don't arrest the person for driving after 6pm, rather u arrest him for failing to display his trade plates simplicita.

So for instance, whilst on patrols at about 1am you spotted a person using a DV plate, upon enquiries it came to light that he was from a nightclub. Question: Offence or no offence? Clearly, he is misusing the trade plate. So you are not arresting him for driving after 6pm, but for misusing the trade plate. You are absolutely protected by the law if you arrest such a person.

Second example : while at Baker or snap check you spotted a trade plate vehicle with five passengers onboard, question - offence or no offence? This is not a yes or no answer. Do you agree with me?

OK, assuming your enquiry revealed the following: the person in the front passenger seat is the intended purchaser of the vehicle who is an unlicensed person, the driver is a friend to the buyer and he is a licensed driver, the three at the back consist of the seller, an electrician and a mechanic. In this case there is no offence committed. Surprised right?

There is no offence because the vehicle is insured to carry five persons, all the persons in the vehicle have various roles to play in the sale and purchase of the vehicle. On the other hand, if it can be proved that at least one person has nothing to do with the sale and purchase of the vehicle, then an offence of misuse lies against the driver.

Also where the persons in the vehicle are said to be going to or coming from a funeral, wedding, church or mosque, market or any social or private event in contravention of the provisions above, then an offence of misuse of the trade plate has occasioned.

So my view is that the signal in question is not barring any officer from arresting a trade plate user.

The law on this issue is palpably clear, we as officers only need to acquaint ourselves with it and we are safe in our engagement with the general public.

The signal as I understand it, came about because our wanton disregard for the law and the abuse of the Human Rights of the citizenry we are supposed to protect is fast gaining weight and thus putting the integrity of our dear Service into disrepute, in the eyes of right thinking members of the society. Let's watch our steps.

All mistakes and errors are mine.Thanks very much for your attention.

CPL ALHASSAN DRAMANI
Cmttd Accra
Samuel Ameyaw 8 months ago

This is nonsense.! Why wait till 2026? Why not now? Most Ghanaians misuse the DV plates and authorities turn a blind eye or accept chop money and let go.

This is nonsense.! Why wait till 2026? Why not now? Most Ghanaians misuse the DV plates and authorities turn a blind eye or accept chop money and let go.
Asem 8 months ago

It is sad , people we put in authority don't care to research what to do or what to say.
I pity mother Ghana.

It is sad , people we put in authority don't care to research what to do or what to say.
I pity mother Ghana.
Bintu 8 months ago

This is May, we have 7 months to the new year, what keeps you from doing something about this issue now? think of all the revenue lost for not acting till next year.
This is matter of high security risk action is needed no ...
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This is May, we have 7 months to the new year, what keeps you from doing something about this issue now? think of all the revenue lost for not acting till next year.
This is matter of high security risk action is needed not not 7 or 10 months from now.

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