No further extensions on licences, says transport department
The Department of Transport has clarified that there won't be any further extensions to the validity of expired drivers licences.
There will be no further extensions to licence expiry dates, according to the Department of Transport.
The department has released a statement to clarify the licence expiry dates.
The expiry dates are as follows:
- Motor vehicle licence discs, temporary permits and roadworthy certificates that expired during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 August 2020 are deemed to be valid for a period ending on 31 August 2020.
- All learner’s licences, driving licences, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits that expired during the period that commenced from 26 march 2020 up to and including 31 August 2020 are deemed to be valid for a period ending on 31 January 2021.
- Motor trade number licences that expired during the period that commenced from 26 March up to and including 31 May are deemed to be valid for a period ending on 30 November 2020.
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“It must be taken into account that no further extension will be granted and those who fail to renew on time will have to pay applicable penalties or face the necessary repercussion for late renewal,” said the Department of Transport in a statement.
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