The Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority(DVLA) has announced the suspension of the rollout of the new number plate registration system.
In a letter issued by the authority yesterday, December 24, 2025, the authority explained that the suspension was due to unforeseen delays in legal amendments of the Road Traffic Act 2004 (Act 683) and the Road Traffic Regulation (L. I 2180)
“We were clear in our minds that two legal documents would have to be amended to make room for the successful rollout of the new licence plate. These are the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683) as well as the Road Traffic Regulation, 2012 ( L. I. 2180). Specifically, the L.I. 2180 provides the specifics on what must be contained on the licence plate”, the statement read.
The letter also stated that although parliament was able to amend the Road Traffic Act, the Road Traffic Regulation, 2012 (L.I. 2180), was not amended before parliament went on recess. It explained that this has resulted in the suspension of the rollout of the new number plate system.
“Parliament was able to carry through the amendment in the Road Traffic Act. However, the specific provisions requiring amendment in L.I. 2180 have not been successful before Parliament went on recess on Friday, December 19, 2025.
As a result, because the L.I. 2180 amendments have not gone through, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) announces to the general public the suspension of the impending rollout of the new licence plate slated for January 2, 2026,” the statement
The Way Forward
The Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority also informed the general public that the rollout will commence as soon as all legislative requirements are met. The authority advised that vehicle owners who have the DP sticker on their vehicle, as well as a DV plate on their vehicle, should continue using them until the appropriate time limit is announced by the authority.
This follows an earlier announcement by the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) of a major nationwide initiative aimed at abolishing illegal vehicle and number plate registrations across the country.
The exercise, was scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026, and ran until April 2027. The new system is expected to strengthen road safety and enhance vehicle monitoring systems nationwide.
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