{
  "id": 9575235,
  "title": "DVLA explains delinquency charges related to expired driver’s licences",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/dvla-explains-delinquency-charges-related-to-expired-drivers-licences",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:10:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/dvla-explains-delinquency-charges-on-expired-drivers-licences/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has provided clarification regarding the charges imposed on motorists for late renewal of their driver’s licences. According to a statement released on September 24, these charges are governed by the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (LI 2519) and the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (LI 2512). The DVLA emphasized that it is the responsibility of motorists to ensure their licences remain valid, and licences should be renewed within one month before the expiry date.\n\nLicences must be renewed every two years, and replacements are required after six years from the issue date. Renewal must be done personally, accompanied by an eye test and evidence of training obtained from a certified driver training institution. The DVLA outlined the delinquency charges for late renewals: one sticker amounts to GH¢52, two stickers to GH¢104, seven to 12 months overdue licences incur GH¢75, and more than one year to two years overdue licences result in GH¢111. Licences more than two years overdue attract a charge of GH¢148.\n\nTo prevent additional charges, the DVLA advised motorists to renew their licences promptly. The Authority also revealed that they send SMS reminders to licence holders one month and two weeks prior to expiry, utilizing the contact numbers provided during the application process. The DVLA issued this clarification in response to concerns regarding charges at its service centers, reaffirming its dedication to upholding high standards of driving.",
  "summary": "The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has clarified the legal basis for delinquency charges imposed on motorists who fail to renew their driver’s licences before expiry.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}