7th September 2023 12:06:34 PM
2 mins readDid you know that number plates with green and red backgrounds hold special significance and are issued to specific groups of people? The yellow plates provided by the Drivers Vehicle and License Authority (DVLA) also target particular individuals.In this article, GhanaWeb Business will list the various types of number plates and the categories of individuals authorized to use them.
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Yellow Number Plate: Commercial vehicle drivers seeking to register their cars are issued a yellow number plate. This type of identification is commonly seen on taxis, trotros, and buses.Green Number Plate: All vehicles with green number plates are government-owned. They serve as a means for security personnel to identify government officials and sometimes provide them with special treatment when necessary.
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CD Plate: The designation "CD" stands for Corps Diplomatic. Cars bearing CD plates are primarily driven by foreign diplomats, such as ambassadors. Additionally, members of international organizations also use CD plates.DV Plate: "DV" stands for Defective vehicle. Car owners who have not yet registered their vehicles are assigned DV plates.
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DV cars are intended for temporary use, with the DV designation valid for twelve calendar months and applicable to various vehicles at different times. Moreover, DV plates come with a logbook that should contain records of the vehicle's movements and driver details, and this logbook must be carried at all times.Black or White Background Number Plate: These number plates are used by private individuals.
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Private institutions, such as banks and schools, also employ this type of number plate.Meanwhile, the DVLA has announced the commencement of an initiative to phase out all old driver's license cards issued before September 2017 from the system. These outdated cards will be replaced with smart driver's license cards.
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The exercise will be in effect from now until March 31, 2024, after which all old card driver's licenses will be rendered invalid by the Authority.
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