Zambia - License a Motor Vehicle

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Procedure

1. Here is the Procedure,

RIVERS LICENCE

It is a requirement by law that everyone who drives a motor vehicle must be a holder of a valid driving license which would have the appropriate class for the motor vehicle they are in charge of.

Procedure STEP 1 PROVISIONAL DRIVING LICENSE Every person who wishes to learn how to drive must first obtain a provisional license. In order to obtain a provisional license, the applicant must undergo a theory test at no fee.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidate Must Be the Age of 16 Years Old to Apply For a Motor Cycle Provisional Driving License or 18 Years for Motor Vehicle Drivers’ License, Take a Theory test and Pass it,

Medical Report from a Government Hospital, Proof of Identification (National Registration Card, Diplomat Passport, Zambian Passport or Refugee ID), A person issued with a provisional driving license shall whilst driving a motor vehicle at all times be under the supervision of a person who is in possession of a valid license, further the “L” plates must be displayed on such a motor vehicle. This license is only valid for 3 months. Amount K – 105.00 Step 2 Driving Test After acquiring the skill of handling a motor vehicle the applicant can book for a driving test provided the Provisional license is within the 3 months validity period from day of issue. Amount K – 78 Final Step 3 Temporal Drivers License Upon successful completion of the driver test, the candidate will be issued with the Pass Certificate. An applicant may pay and upon payment a driving license card is issued instantly.

Amount – K 130.00 TOTAL AMOUNT- K313.00

1. To obtain a license for Motor Vehicle, you have to approach the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) of Zambia.
2. Following lists out the head office contact information of the motor vehicle authority, regional offices information can be obtained by contacting the head office.
   
   

Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA)

Lusaka, Zambia

Phone +260 97 4601389

Website

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Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA)
Lusaka, Zambia
Phone +260 97 4601389
Website

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