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<\/p>\nNew car licence rules for SA: This might irk you…<\/p>\n
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SA drivers are now required to provide a proof of residence when applying to renew their vehicle licence.<\/p>\n
The new rule came into effect on Monday (November 2 2015) by the National Department of Transport as part of Regulation 32A of the National Road Traffic Regulations.<\/p>\n
Take note<\/p>\n
Drivers, whose vehicle licences are up for renewal in November, should take note that the issuing of a vehicle licence disc could be denied if these new requirements are not met.<\/p>\n
The department said the new requirements entail the provision of proof of a person\u2019s particulars (full names and identity document) and the residential and postal address for verification when:<\/p>\n
\u2022 There is a change of the person\u2019s particulars or change of address
\n\u2022 When an application is made for a national traffic information system (NaTIS) service at the City\u2019s Motor Vehicle Registration offices or at a driving licence testing centre.
\n\u2022 These include, amongst others, applying for a driving licence, applying for the renewal of a driving licence, applying for a learner\u2019s licence, applying for vehicle licence disc, renewing a vehicle licence disc, and registering a vehicle.<\/p>\n
Proof of address can include a utility bill issued by the municipality, a telephone account and retail store account (provided that it is not older than three months).<\/p>\n