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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has shut down illegal operations involving the sale of Defective Vehicle (DV) plates following a targeted enforcement exercise in Cape Coast and Sunyani.
In a statement issued by the Authority, the DVLA disclosed that several insurance company offices operating on its premises in the two cities have been ordered to close with immediate effect for non-compliance.
According to the DVLA, the action follows comprehensive intelligence gathering and on-site inspections which uncovered the unauthorized distribution of DV plates.
Investigations revealed that some garage owners and operators had been bypassing laid-down procedures by selling DV plates directly to private individuals. The Authority further noted that the plates were being sold at inflated prices, exploiting unsuspecting members of the public.
The statement also indicated that certain insurance companies operating within DVLA premises were found to be aiding and abetting the illegal trade by providing a physical hub for black-market transactions.
The DVLA emphasized that DV plates are strictly regulated and must only be issued in accordance with the law. It warned that individuals and entities found culpable will face sanctions.
The Authority assured the public of its commitment to sanitizing its operations and urged motorists to obtain DV plates only through approved and lawful channels.
Yaw Boagyan
