Relief for motorists as licence grace period is extended
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has extended the validity period of all licences which expired between 26 March and 31 August to the end of January.
Department of Transport spokesperson Ayanda Allie-Paine says the licence extensions will act as a measure to combat the spread of Covid-19.
“All learner licenses, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits that expire during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 August are deemed to be valid and their validity period is extended for. A further grace period ending 31 January 2021.”
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Motor vehicle licence discs, temporary permits, roadworthy certificates and motor trade number licenses have also been granted a three months extension from their time of expiry.
“All motor vehicle licence discs temporary permits and roadworthy certificates that expired during this period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 May 2020 are deemed to be valid and their validity period is extended for a further grace period ending on 31 August 2020.
“Motor trade number licenses that expired during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 May 2020 are deemed to be valid and are extended for a further grace period ending on 30 November.”