TAKE NOTE: Department of transport provides clarity on ALL licence renewals

The Department of Transport has sought to clarify some uncertainties surrounding various licence renewals and expiry deadlines.

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According to the directions previously published by the department, the following deadlines were set:

• Motor vehicles licence discs, temporary permits and roadworthy certificates, which expired between March 26, 020 and May 31, 2020, were deemed to be valid up until August 31, 2020.
• All learner’s licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits, which expired between March 26, 2020 and August 31, 2020, are deemed to be valid for a period ending on January 31, 2021.
• Motor trade number licences, which expired between March 26, 2020 and May 31, 2020, are deemed to be valid until November 30, 2020.

“No further extensions will be granted, and those who fail to renew on time will have to pay the applicable penalties or face the necessary repercussions for late renewal,” said a department spokesman.

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