Driver’s licence validity to be extended to 10 years

Cabinet backs 10-year renewal period for driver's licences for light motor vehicles

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Plan to extend validity of driver's licences

Cabinet has approved the extension of the validity period of driver’s licences from 5 years to 10 years.

This was announced by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni during a media briefing on the outcomes of the Cabinet Meeting on Thursday.

Ntshavheni said the 10-year renewal period will apply to light motor vehicles – codes A, A1, B and EB.

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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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