Drivers' & Learners' Licenses

The qualifying ages for learners' and drivers' licenses are as follows:
- Application may be made for a learners' license and drivers' license for a motorcycle with an engine capacity of not more than 125cc (code 01) at the age of 16 years.
- Applicants may apply for a light motor vehicle learners' license at the age of 17 years. However, the applicant may only be tested for a vehicle drivers' license at the age of 18 years.
- An applicant must be 18 years of age before he applies for a learners' license for any other class of vehicle.
- Learners' licenses are valid for a period of 18 months from the date of issue.
The following documents are required when applying:
- Learners' license: Identity document, or temporary identity document + 2 passport photos (black & white)
- Drivers' license: Identity document as well as the applicant's learners' license + 4 passport photos (black & white)
The cost for a learners' license test is R25 for the application. If the test is successful and a learners' license is issued, a further R20 is payable.
In accordance with the Government Gazette 4055 of June 1992 the costs on application for drivers' licenses are as follows:
- Motorcycles: code A1 or A = R80
- Light motor vehicles: code B and EB or 12 = R100
- Heavy vehicles: code C1, C, EC1, EC = R100
An additional fee of R75 is payable if a license is issued.
Learners' license tests can be taken at the following times: Monday - Friday : 08h00 - 15h15

For further information please contact: Tel (012) 671 7399, (012) 671 7211, (012) 691 9522