Antigua and Barbuda - Apply for Learner Driver License

ProcedureEdit

Applying for a Learner's Permit

Submit an application to obtain a learner's permit to the Office of the Commissioner of Inland Revenue. Your application must be in the form prescribed by the Office of the Commissioner and must bear your signature.
Submit the completed form along with all other required documents.
Pay the application fee.

Taking the theory test:

Students must present their valid learner's permit
Must be in the exam room fifteen (15) mins before the start of the exam
Do not forget to bring a pen or pencil
Turn off cellular phones or any other electronic devices while taking the test
If you are not feeling well: You must reschedule your theory test if inflicted with influenza, or any other illnesses that could interfere with performance on the test.
Present permit when collecting the result for the written test.

Taking the practical exams:

You must have passed first the theory exam.
Present receipt of payment in order to book a date.
Must have a medical certificate advising of suitability to take the test if visibly pregnant.
Must have had a minimum of 40hrs instructions from an approved driving school.
Avoid wearing slippers when you take the test.

Required DocumentsEdit

Valid passport
Passport size photo
Full medical certificate issued by the doctor
Completed learner's permit form

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Works and Transport
St. John's Street
St. John's, Antigua
Local Telephone: (268) 462-0890
International Telephone: (268) 462-2953
Email: [email protected]

Governor General's Office
Church Street
St. John's, Antigua Local Telephone: (268) 462-0003
International Telephone: (268) 462-0003
Email: [email protected]

For other contact information, follow this link: http://www.ab.gov.ag/contact.php

EligibilityEdit

Applicant should be at least 16 years old

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ValidityEdit

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InstructionsEdit

Classes of driver's license issued in Antigua and Barbuda:

Motor cycle driver's licence
Private driver's licence
Chauffeur's licence

Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

For the purpose of learning to drive, a person may apply for a learner's permit which is granted by the Commisioner of Inland Revenue.

Information which might helpEdit

Learner's permit - conditions and restriction:

The holder may only drive on roads and at times mentioned in the permit.
The learner shall not use a public service vehicle carrying passengers for the purpose of learning to drive
When learning to drive a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle) the learner shall have sitting next to him, for the purpose of instructing him, a licensed driver; and
The motor vehicle shall carry such identification marks as may be specified in the permit:
A learner and the person accompanying him for the purpose of instruction, shall each be liable for any offence or damage to any property.

External LinksEdit

Government of Antigua and Barbuda - Website:

http://www.ab.gov.ag/article_details.php?id=2823&category=116

Antigua and Barbuda - The Vehicles and Road Traffic Act:

http://www.laws.gov.ag/acts/chapters/cap-460.pdf

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