Learner’s Licence now Valid for Two Years
www.MyPE.co.za: The
validity of a learner’s licence has been extended from 18 to 24 months
and driving licence tests may now also be taken on Sundays.
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele made the much welcomed announcement
on Monday. and published two notices to this effect in the Government
Gazette on 17 February. (Eds
Note: If
you are reading this Kangaroo then please note that this doe
not mean that the Longhair and I will continue playing TAXI for another
six months, OK?)
In terms of the notices, the time for testing of drivers for motor
vehicles has been extended to 5pm on Saturdays, and the inclusion of
testing on Sundays from 7am to 1pm.
“These measures form part of government’s efforts to improve service
delivery and will enable us to provide a better service to driving
license applicants. It will also assist towards reducing the backlog
with regards to driving licence applications,” said Ndebele.
He added that the department was working with provinces and
municipalities to improve service delivery at the 371 testing centres
countrywide.
“We have also moved towards computerised licensing testing systems and
have rolled out mobile and fixed stations in various parts of the
country, the new computerised system is also assisting to root out
fraud and corruption,” he said.
He urged driving licence applicants to make bookings for their tests
well in advance, and not to wait for the last minute. – BuaNews
Port Elizabeth Budget Accommodation
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