Grace period of one month post lockdown for motor vehicle licences, registrations

7 April 2020

The validity of motor vehicle licences will be extended for one month following the end of the lockdown period. This includes driving licences, learners’ licences, temporary permits, professional driving permits (PrDPs), roadworthy certificates, the registering and licensing of a motor vehicle, as well as annual renewal.

In addition, the validity period for the renewal of a motor trade number licence will be extended for a further six months after the lockdown has ended.

The City’s online Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) service on its e-Services portal is unavailable during the lockdown period.

As such, there will be no penalties issued during this time for these licences.

Issued by Media Office, City of Cape Town, 7 April 2020