Transport & Vehicles
Temporary driver's licences, motor vehicle permits, special vehicle authorisations and public transport operating licences — explained in plain English.
- Temporary Driver's Licence in South Africa
A temporary driver's licence lets you drive legally for up to 6 months while your new card is being printed or if your card is lost, stolen or damaged. You apply in person at any Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC).
View requirements - Temporary Motor Vehicle Permit (Licence Disc) in South Africa
A temporary vehicle licence disc keeps your car, bakkie or motorbike legally on the road while your annual motor vehicle licence is being renewed, replaced or printed. You apply in person at any registering authority (municipal licensing office) using form ALV.
View requirements - Special Motor Vehicle Permit (Abnormal Loads)
A special motor vehicle permit is needed for abnormal loads, oversize vehicles and specialised transport. It's issued by your provincial roads authority under the National Road Traffic Act.
View requirements - Temporary Public Transport Operating Licence
A temporary operating licence allows a taxi, bus, shuttle or e-hailing driver to carry paying passengers while their full operating licence application is being processed by the Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE).
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