The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has partnered with SIC Insurance PLC to introduce a new insurance scheme for vehicles with DP (Drive from Port) plates. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance road safety and ensure regulatory compliance.
The announcement was made by DVLA Chief Executive Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey following a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of SIC Insurance PLC, Mr. James Agyenim-Boateng, on Friday. The meeting was a reciprocal gesture after Mr. Agyenim-Boateng’s earlier visit to the DVLA Head Office.
According to Mr. Kotey, the partnership will launch a premium, claimable third-party insurance package that is directly linked to the digitized DP sticker issued by the DVLA. This innovation aims to ensure that vehicles using DP plates comply with Legislative Instrument 2183—Motor Vehicles Third Party Insurance Regulations, 2016—while also providing enhanced protection for third parties in the event of accidents.
“We are excited about this collaboration with SIC Insurance PLC, as it reflects our commitment to improving accountability on the roads and ensuring compliance with existing insurance laws,” stated Mr. Kotey.
The initiative is expected to improve insurance coverage for vehicles in transit, often used for testing, demonstration, or delivery purposes by dealers, while bolstering efforts to enforce road safety standards across the country.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
