Learners permit in South Africa
In South Africa, provided you hold a learner’s license you are allowed to drive only when you are supervised by a licensed driver. Also, if the category of vehicle you are driving require a professional driving permit, the licensed driver must also have a professional driving permit.
Can I get my learners at 16 in South Africa?
You can get a code 1 learner’s license and drive a motorcycle up to 125cc at 16 years old. You’re allowed to drive a motorcycle over 125cc at the age of 18 with a code 1 learner’s license. For a car, minibus, small goods vehicle or bus (weighing less than 3 500 kg) you must be 17 years or older.
Can you get a learner’s permit at 15 in South Africa?
Learners ages 17 and up must apply for learner’s permits. Learners’ licenses are only valid for one year after the date they are issued and do not have an extension. South Africa only allows drivers to drive if they are at least 18 years old. It takes at least 18 years to obtain a driver’s license
How old do you have to be to get your L in SA?
Specifically, in South Africa, to be issued a learner’s permit you must be 16 years or older and pass either: the online myLs course and theory test. A theory test at a Service SA centre.
Can a 14 year old drive a car in South Africa?
You must be 16 years old or older to drive a moped or gearless motorcycle (with a capacity of up to 50cc) and 18 years old or older to drive any other type of vehicle. According to the law in South Africa, anyone under the age of eighteen years shall not drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless otherwise authorized by the owner.
How many driving lessons do I need SA?
In South Africa, learner drivers in South Australia will need to get at least 75 hours of supervised driving experience, including 15 hours at night, over 12 months, to apply for a provisional license.
Can you drive alone with a learner’s license in South Africa?
In South Africa, at any point in time, if a person who holds a learner’s license drives unaccompanied, the person is subject to a fine of R1250 (and 4 demerit points) under AARTO, however there is a twist to this story. Under the current and draft regulations, it is stated that a learner driver is subject to a fine of three times that which is stated.
How long does it take to get your learner’s in South Africa?
In South Africa, provided you pass the test and have paid the necessary fees, you would get the learner’s license the same day.
