Driving License Disqualification Rules

Study Notes

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.

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.