Driving licence card validity to double – but not for everyone
Drivers of light motor vehicles can breathe a sigh of relief, but renewal periods for heavy vehicle driving licences and professional driving permits remain unchanged.
Cabinet has announced a 10-year renewal validity period for driving licence cards for light motor vehicles, reports Zululand Observer.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced the decision during a media briefing on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting today (July 30).
Ntshavheni said the 10-year renewal period will apply to light motor vehicles – codes A, A1, B and EB.
Heavy, commercial and public transport vehicles will remain subject to the existing two or five-year renewal cycles, while professional drivers’ permits will also remain on the two-year renewal cycle.
“The change aligns with international best practice and administrative efficiencies, reduces the frequency of renewals for motorists and eases service demand pressures within the licensing system.
“The implementation of the extended validity period requires legislative amendments. Motorists must therefore continue to renew expired driving licence cards until the new law takes effect,” she said.
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