Licence renewal grace period extended
The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in restrictions that led to the closure of DLTCs, which caused backlogs.
With the current backlog being experienced at Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs), government is further extending the grace period for the renewal of licences.
“In order to give motorists a fair opportunity to renew their licences, while we are rolling out a number of measures to improve efficiencies and resolve challenges, we have decided to further extend the grace period for the renewal of licences,” said Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula.
The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in restrictions that led to the closure of DLTCs, which caused backlogs.
“All learner’s licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits that expired during the period that commenced from March 26, 2020 up to and including August 31, 2021 are deemed to be valid, and their validity periods are extended for a further grace period ending on March 31, 2022.
The minister said nationally, 1 210 965 licences are not yet renewed, out of a total of 2 852 388 expired licences.
This represents 42.4% non-renewal, with 57.6% of all expired licences having been renewed.
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