What Is Used DP Plates?
DV stands for Defective Vehicle while DP stands for Drive from Port. Both are temporary plates meant to assist the users to carry out a temporary activity, regarding the usage of the vehicle. The DP is valid for ten days and comes with a log book which contains entries with respect to the movement of the vehicle. It must be carried at all times by the driver. The DV is valid for twelve calendar months and may be used on different vehicles at different times. Just like the DP, the DV also comes with a log book which should contain entries regarding the movement of the vehicle and particulars of the driver. The logbook must be carried at all times.
DV and DP Plate have become part and parcel of the vehicle identification,which we see on our roads. There exist a lot of questions as to the exact way of using this plate, who qualifies to use it,how many passengers it can take,what time of the day to use it, among others, I wish to kindly indulge you in a discussion of how to use your DV plate legally,to avoid confrontation with our hardworking police men and women and also to avoid possible legal battles.
LEGAL BACKING OF THE DV AND DP PLATE The use of DV and DP plate is governed by law. The Authority that sells it is the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)which was established in 1999 by the DVLA(Act569) to replace the then Vehicle Examination and Licensing Division.
LIFE SPAN These plates are not meant to be used forever, but temporarily, especially before the vehicle is duly registered and issued with a more permanent vehicle registration number.The DP plate is used from the time the vehicle is leaving the port,with life span of 14 days,while the DV plate has one calendar year.
WRONGFUL USE OF THE PLATE Unlike in the case where the car is being sold, the DV or DP number plate should not be used for commercial purpose. Anyone seen using the plate in such manner breaks the law, and may be found in the jaws of the law.
Further section 50(b) of Act 683 provides that a person who holds a trade licence and uses a motor vehicle on a road for a purpose other than a purpose which has been prescribed by Regulations commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than 500 penalty units and not exceeding 1000 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both. Don’t forget a penalty unit is 12gh. You may do the maths for your self because my maths is horribly bad.
Used DP Plates For Sale In Ghana:
A Used DV plate costs GH¢142.00 and is valid for six months.