Verification
of South African Drivers License Introduction
/ Process to follow / Location and Contacts
Introduction
From 01 March 1998, all licence holders were
obliged to convert their Identity Document licences to the Credit Card Format
(CCF) licence. In the case of private motorists, the conversion period was 5 years
with a penalty fee for late conversion. It is not (currently) possible to apply
for the CCF licence from abroad, as the issuing of a CCF licence is dependent
on an eye test. However, if a South African driving licence holder can supply
proof (passport) that he/she was abroad during the conversion period, the increased
penalty fee will not be levied.
- Drivers licence and renting
of vehicles:
It might prove difficult to rent a vehicle
when abroad and if successful, the insurance premiums may be high. This is due
to the fact that South African (CCF) drivers' licences only indicate the date
of issue of the specific licence, but not when the holder first qualified as a
driver. It is therefore advisable to apply for a printout and Confirmation Letter
of one's drivers licence from the Road Traffic Management Corporation prior to
travelling or whilst abroad if you are planning to hire a vehicle. Some countries
may not accept South African drivers' licences as valid licences and it may be
prudent to apply for an international drivers licence from the Automobile Association
before departure from South Africa.
Process
to follow Request the Road Traffic Management Corporation (in writing)
for a printout and Confirmation Letter of your drivers licence. Your request must
include your contact details (including fax number), a copy of your ID and a copy
of your drivers licence.
Location
and Contacts
www.transport.gov.za/projects/ccf/sa-oversea-old.html Road
Traffic Management Corporation
Private Bag X147
Pretoria, 0001 Telephone:
012 665 6039
Fax: 012 665 6103
T.S. Maupa
| Telephone: |
+ 27 12 665 6113 |
| Fax: |
+ 27 12 665 6112 |
| E-mail: |
tshwarelom@rtmc.co.za |
D. Motlaung
| Telephone: |
+ 27 12 665 6069/ 6117 |
| Fax: |
+ 27 12 665 6112 |
| E-mail: |
davidm@rtmc.co.za |
R. Pheeha
| Telephone: |
+ 27 12 665 6073 |
| Fax: |
+ 27 12 665 6112 |
| E-mail: |
rhodap@rtmc.co.za |
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