The call is made following a number of happenings where applicants were refused a license because they do not meet the age criteria even though they were already issued a certificate of ability to drive from Police. The Rates & Taxes Section will remain undeterred and will ensure the requirements under the Act are observed always when it comes to the issuing of driving licenses. The summary of the criterion is as outlined in the table below.
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Driving License Categories |
Age Requirements
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Motorcycle less than 50cc |
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Motorcycle 50cc – 125cc |
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Motorcycle over 125cc |
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Motor vehicle |
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Heavy motor vehicle |
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Common vehicle (Public passenger carrying vehicle – Bus) |
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The Summary of the criterion
It is also important to note that before one could get a driving license he or she must first get a learners license. A learner’s license can be obtained at the cost of VT 1,500 per license category and it is valid for one year. However, it can be renewed if one feels he/she is not confident enough to undergo a driving test with the Police.
A driving license can only be issued by Rates & Taxes Section if one passes this driving test. The license fee is VT 5,000 and has a validity period of 3 years. However, for one to apply for a learner driving license or a driving license he/she must first obtain a valid medical certificate. It is a requirement under the Act that the certificate accompany these applications. Driving license renewals carry the same requirement and fee as that of new licenses.
Application forms (driving/learners and medical forms) are available at the Rates & Taxes Offices, in Vila and Santo or it can be obtain from the Customs and Inland Revenue Website: http://customsinlandrevenue.gov.vu
For more information on Drivers License; please contact the Rates and Taxes Office by phone: 00678 24969 (Port Vila) and 00678 36386 (Santo) or visit us at our Office in Carnot Street, Port Vila or in Luganville at the Millennium Building.
