The Introduction Of Compulsory First Aid Kit Charge By DVLA Sparks Anger Among Car Owners

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here is seething anger among vehicle owners over the newly introduced mandatory first aid toolkit charge by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority.

The new charge which affects both private and commercial vehicles took effect Tuesday January 2.

Per the terms of the new policy, vehicle owners who visit the DVLA to register their vehicles will have to cough out additional GHC108 to obtain a first aid toolkit.

It is unclear if the fee will also be charged on vehicles seeking to renew roadworthy certificates.

In the view of the minority, the charge for the first aid toolkit should be optional and not forced on vehicle owners.