DVLA Vows To Arrest And Prosecute Users Of Expired DV Plates

The DVLA, has cautioned motorists using expired trade plates, remind them that it is also against the law. The Authority is set to embark on enforcement exercises, and will arrest and prosecute any offender who violates the Road Traffic Regulations. 23 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), which states that a trade

license is also valid for a period of one year and only in relations to the specific motor vehicle for which the trade license was issued. According to the statement from the DVLA, some drivers are still using the Defective Vehicle (DV) plates of last year; DV2021.These vehicles are used for carrying fare-paying passengers and also for hiring

purposes against Regulation 8, which only allows that persons who wish to inspect the vehicle for purchase should be the only passenger. Drivers and car dealers have been asked to get a valid trade plate for 2022 (DV 22) or get all their vehicles registered before hitting the road. It also cautioned drivers to be careful on the road following the rainy season.