Extension of licence discs, roadworthy, learners and more

Motor vehicle licence discs, temporary permits and roadworthy certificates that expired during the period 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 May 2020 are deemed to be valid and the period is extended for a grace period ending on 31 August 2020.

• All learner’s licences, 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 2020 are deemed to be valid and their validity period is extended for a further grace period ending on 31 January 2021.

• All 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 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 licences 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 2020.

• The walk-in centre at the corner of Loop and Dorp Street is open from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 2:30 pmContact details for motor vehicle-related enquiries :Email: brandon.ellie@westerncape.gov.za or randal.barreiro@westerncape.gov.za

• All public transport operating licences and accreditation certificates for tourist transport services that expired during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 May 2020 are deemed to be valid and a grace period of 90 days from the date of publication of these Directions is granted for the renewal of these licences and certificates.

Opening hours for DLTCs and registering authorities within the City and Cape Town (CCT) can be viewed on CCT’s website.

You can read more about the validity of licences in the latest transport regulations

Source: Western Cape Government.