CUTS challenges DVLA over escalating ‘delinquency’ charges
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is facing calls to suspend its escalating “delinquency” charges on expired driver’s licences until it publicly establishes the legal authority, approval process and formula used to determine the fees.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana is facing criticism from CUTS International, a public policy think tank, over its escalating "delinquency" charges on expired driver's licences. CUTS argues that the charges lack clear legal backing and could unfairly penalise motorists who have not driven during the period their licence has been expired.
The organisation is demanding that the DVLA disclose the legal authority behind each charge and provide a clear fee schedule and formula for determining the fees. CUTS suggests that similar escalating charges apply to the replacement of expired licences and proposes neutral descriptions like "renewal after expiry" rather than "delinquency."
The think tank also raises concerns about a GH¢181 charge for amending licence holders' electronic records, arguing that it could discourage people from keeping their records up to date. CUTS is urging Parliament to conduct an urgent inquiry into the legality, approval, and administration of the DVLA's charges and for the DVLA and the Ghana Police Service to clarify their respective enforcement responsibilities.
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