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CUTS challenges DVLA over escalating ‘delinquency’ charges
August 8, 2026
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CUTS challenges DVLA over escalating ‘delinquency’ charges

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Key Points

  • CUTS International is demanding the DVLA suspend escalating “delinquency” charges on expired driver’s licences, citing a lack of clear legal authority and transparency in their calculation.
  • The think tank argues that the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180) provide for penalties for driving with an expired licence, not automatic administrative charges for mere expiry.
  • CUTS stresses that a licence's expiry does not automatically equate to unlawful driving, as individuals may not have driven during the period, and such motorists should not be penalized as delinquents.
  • The organisation is calling on the DVLA to disclose the precise statutory instrument, approved fee schedule, and formula for each charge, and to refund affected licence holders if no legal basis is found.
  • CUTS also raised concerns about a GH¢181 fee for amending electronic records, arguing it discourages data accuracy, and has called for a parliamentary inquiry into the DVLA's charges.

Why This Matters

This issue is significant for Ghana as it questions the legality and fairness of administrative charges imposed by a critical state institution (DVLA) on millions of citizens. Ensuring that public power rests on clear legal foundations is crucial for good governance, consumer protection, and maintaining public trust in state agencies. It also impacts the accuracy of national databases essential for road safety and law enforcement.

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