The Minority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has issued a warning to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), demanding that they halt the process of replacing driver’s licenses issued in 2017.
He believes that the DVLA’s move to replace these licenses is solely aimed at extracting more money from the public.
Agbodza made this statement on Tuesday, September 5, ahead of the nationwide rollout of new smart card licenses intended to replace those issued since 2017.
The DVLA had previously announced that all holders of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cards issued from September 2017 were required to submit them for replacement, with the process beginning on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
The notice stated that this exercise would continue until March 31, 2024, when all PVC card licenses would be declared invalid.
As part of the replacement process, applicants must undergo and pass a mandatory eye test at any DVLA accredited test center and also present their old licenses in person.
Agbodza expressed his disappointment with the DVLA for not conducting proper public consultation and education before implementing this policy.
He called on the DVLA to pause the process and reconsider their approach or face significant opposition from the public.
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