Vehicle and driver’s licences will NOT EXPIRE during South Africa’s national lockdown announces Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula
“During the lockdown, the validity period for the learner’s licence, driving licence, motor vehicle licence disc, temporary permit, professional driving permit and roadworthy certificates shall be deemed to be valid and shall be extended for a further grace period of 30 days from the date of expiry of a lockdown period, unless determined otherwise by the minister,” the gazette read.
“The validity period for the renewal of a motor trade number licence during the lockdown shall be deemed to be valid and shall be extended for a further grace period of six months from the date of expiry of a lockdown period, unless determined otherwise by the minister,” it continued.
The extension announced by the Minister of Transport is valid for a range of licences and permits, including:
- Driving licences
- Learner’s licences
- Motor vehicle licence disks
- Temporary permits
- Professional driving permits
- Roadworthy certificates
Once the lockdown ends there will be another 30 day grace period – or perhaps longer, if Mbalula sees fit – to renew license.
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