The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has issued a reminder to drivers of commercially registered vehicles operating within the metropolis to obtain commercial driver's licences from the Assembly. This requirement is in line with the AMA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) By-laws, 2017, which regulates commercial transport services and licensing requirements. The by-laws aim to ensure that drivers of commercially registered vehicles, identified by their yellow registration plates, comply with the necessary regulations.
The Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, Mr Gilbert Nii Ankrah, explained that the commercial driver's licence is a separate requirement from the vehicle sticker displayed on the vehicle's windscreen. He clarified that the licence is issued as a card and costs GH¢60 for new applicants, while annual renewal costs GH¢23. This licence is in addition to the appropriate driving licence issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
Mr Ankrah's reminder was necessitated by persistent misunderstandings among motorists and enforcement personnel over the distinction between a commercial driver's licence and a vehicle sticker. He emphasized that drivers of commercially registered vehicles must obtain the AMA commercial driver's licence to operate legally within the metropolis. The AMA is responsible for regulating commercial transport operations in Accra.
The AMA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) By-laws, 2017, provide a framework for regulating commercial transport services in Accra. The by-laws require drivers of commercially registered vehicles to comply with specific licensing requirements, including obtaining a commercial driver's licence from the AMA. This licence ensures that drivers are qualified and authorized to operate commercial vehicles.
Commercial vehicles operating within the metropolis are identified by their yellow registration plates. Drivers of these vehicles must obtain a commercial driver's licence from the AMA, in addition to their driving licence from the DVLA. The commercial driver's licence is a card that is issued by the AMA and must be renewed annually.
The AMA's reminder to drivers of yellow-plated vehicles is part of its efforts to ensure compliance with the by-laws regulating commercial transport operations. The Assembly is working to improve the regulation of commercial transport services in Accra and to ensure that drivers operate safely and legally.
Drivers who fail to obtain the commercial driver's licence may face penalties and fines. The AMA is urging drivers to comply with the regulations and obtain the necessary licence to avoid any inconvenience. The commercial driver's licence is an important requirement for drivers of commercially registered vehicles in Accra.
Key points
- The AMA has reminded drivers of commercially registered vehicles to obtain commercial driver's licences from the Assembly, as required by the AMA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) By-laws, 2017.
