The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has announced that it is speeding up the rollout of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province, bringing efficient, ethical, and modern licensing services directly to communities while supporting the department’s road safety objectives.

Currently operational Smart DLTCs include Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen, and Midrand, with the Umphakathi Smart DLTC set to open soon, further expanding access to quality licensing services in townships and underserved areas.

The department stated that these facilities have redefined the licensing experience, providing unparalleled efficiency and convenience while significantly improving turnaround times for licence renewals and other services.

The department also said that the Smart DLTCs are fully integrated into the eNaTIS administration system and are designed as hubs of licensing services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions, including vehicle licence renewals, driving licence applications, renewals, and more.

Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said the rollout forms part of the provincial government’s “Smart Mobility Plan” under Growing Gauteng Together 2030 and supports broader road safety objectives.

“We are expanding Smart licensing centres to ensure services are closer to communities. These centres offer online, cashless services, with license renewals taking approximately 10 minutes.

“But this is about more than convenience; it’s about road safety too. When licensing is accessible and corruption-free, more people get properly licensed instead of driving illegally or obtaining fake licences. Road safety starts with proper licensing,” said Diale-Tlabela.

Key features:
• Saturday operations: Smart DLTCs operate Monday to Saturday, allowing working residents to access services at their convenience.

• Ten-minute service: Using smart enrolment technology and cashless systems, license renewals are processed in approximately 10 minutes.

• Corruption-free: Appointment-only operations eliminate the need for runners. Law enforcement officials manage the centers, ensuring transparency and integrity.

• Supporting road safety: By making licensing accessible and eliminating corruption, the centers ensure drivers are properly tested and legally licensed (competent drivers), supporting the department’s “E Thoma Ka Wena” (It Starts With You) road safety campaign.

• Job Creation: The centres have created employment for young people from local communities, with the majority being women.

The department explained that the extension of Smart DLTCs into townships, informal settlements, and hostels ensures quality services are available where people live, reducing the need for long journeys to distant licensing offices.

“These centres reduce backlogs, expand capacity, and respond effectively to the province’s renewal service demands. They also relieve congestion at traditional licensing offices, improving the system for everyone,” said Diale-Tlabela.

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