Driving License Disqualification Rules

Disqualifications for Learner's or Driving Licence

• Addiction to narcotic drugs or excessive use of alcohol results in disqualification.
• Disqualification remains in effect if declared by a competent court or authority.
• Suspension of a licence by a court or authority prohibits driving until lifted.
• Cancellation of a licence restricts reapplication for a specified period.
• Holding an existing licence for a vehicle class prevents application for a new licence of the same class.
• Medical conditions that disqualify individuals include:
  • Uncontrolled epilepsy.
  • Sudden giddiness or fainting spells.
  • Severe mental illness requiring periods of detention or supervision.
  • Conditions causing muscular incoordination.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
  • Vision defects measured against established standards.
  • Any other significant physical defect that impairs safe driving, excluding deafness.

Learner's Licence Codes

• Code 1 Learner's Licence:

  • Authorizes riding motorcycles on public roads; not valid for quadricycles.
  • Minimum age requirement is 16 years.
  • Motorcycles must not exceed 125 cc for riders under 18.
  • Licensed riders cannot carry passengers.

• Code 2 Learner's Licence:

  • Permits driving light motor vehicles or combinations not exceeding 3500 kg.
  • Minimum age to obtain is 17 years.
  • Mandatory supervision by a licensed driver for the applicable vehicle class.
  • Valid for 24 months post passing the approved test.

• Code 3 Learner's Licence:

  • Authorizes driving heavy motor vehicles not classified as motorcycles, tricycles, or quadricycles, with a limit of 3500 kg.
  • At least 18 years old required to obtain this licence.
  • Supervision requirement mirrors that of Code 2.
  • Also valid for 24 months from the date of test approval.

Licensing Regulations

• No person may drive a motor vehicle on public roads without a valid licence.