Audio By Carbonatix The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced plans to replace a batch of 2026 embossed number plates after discovering a defect that causes the characters to fade. In a statement issued on April 27, the Authority said the issue was identified during routine quality checks. “Routine quality checks revealed that some plates did not meet the Authority’s durability standards, causing the printed characters to fade,” the DVLA said. The Authority explained that once the problem was detected, immediate steps were taken to prevent further distribution. “Once detected, the affected batch was immediately withdrawn from circulation, although some plates had already been issued,” the statement noted. The DVLA has now called on all affected vehicle owners to report to its offices for replacements at no cost. “All affected vehicle owners are invited to visit any DVLA office nationwide for a free replacement,” it said. The Authority apologised for the inconvenience caused and accepted responsibility for the situation. “We apologise for the inconvenience caused and take full responsibility for the oversight,” the statement added. It also assured the public that measures are being put in place to avoid similar issues in the future. “The DVLA is strengthening its quality assurance processes to prevent a recurrence and remains committed to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality vehicle registration services,” it said. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: 2026 number plates Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) fade DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story DVLA opens dedicated Complaint and Feedback Centre in Accra DVLA to begin arrest of users of fake and expired DV plates on May 4 DVLA impounds 40 vehicles over fake DP stickers at Tema Harbour DVLA cuts sod for ultra-modern Tema office, commissions new offices in Ashaiman and Teshie-Nungua DVLA to commission 5 new service centres in Greater Accra DVLA uncovers GH¢12.5 million fake DV plate network DVLA commissions new premium service centre in Kumasi to better serve customers VEMAG calls for suspension of new digitalised number plates DVLA to roll out digitised accident reports, new number plates and 24-hour services OSP invites DVLA boss over alleged GH¢4m bribe claim Latest Stories Energy Ministry confirms full shutdown of Akosombo dam after substation inferno4 minutes DVLA to replace defective 2026 embossed number plates free of charge over fading issue5 minutes Plan International Ghana leads major drive to strengthen women’s rights and youth advocacy12 minutes Youth Impact Parliament announces multi-million cedi chamber project at 5th anniversary15 minutes MobileMoney Fintech Ltd shifts strategic focus to deepen active usage across its ecosystem19 minutes Mahama commended for upgrading Ohawu Agricultural College to university status21 minutes Youth Development Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to youth empowerment27 minutes Academic City University offers free health screening to boost healthy living in Ga East27 minutes My Discovery of the Year: AMA has a charge to keep28 minutes Resurgence of xenophobic attacks could undermine AfCFTA – Ghanaian entrepreneur warns30 minutes Eggs go waste at Kantamanto as demand drops39 minutes “The situation is very dire” — Dr Doke urges ECOWAS, AU to act swiftly on Mali rebel attacks42 minutes South Africans are largely supportive despite isolated xenophobic incidents — Ghanaian resident47 minutes Asiedu Nketia tours Upper East – (See his detailed itinerary)51 minutes Tony Asare Writes: The cost of silence51 minutes