The Learners Driving Licence is administrated by Road Traffic (Control) [CAP 29].
Before getting a drivers licence, one must obtain a learner’s licence.
The learners’ licence form consists of three forms that can be collected from the office.
- Application for learners licence form.
- Application for driving licence form.
- Medical Certificate form.
PROCEDURE
- The first two forms are to be filled by the applicant.
- The medical certificate form is to be taken to a person of medical profession/institution such as a private doctor, public hospital, or local dispensary.
- The completed form is to be taken down to the Taxpayer Service office whereby the fees are to be paid for.
- Applicants also need to provide a certified copy of the original birth certificate with the application.
- The licence categories include:
- Motorcycle less than 50 cc
- Motorcycle more than 50cc but less than 125cc (50cc – 125cc)
- Motorcycle more than 125cc
- Motor vehicle- this includes vehicles such as cars, 2WD and 4WD (double cabin) trucks.
- Heavy Motor Vehicle – these are vehicles with a carrying capacity exceeding 3tonnes.
- Common Vehicle – passenger vehicles used as a form of public transport, such as, buses and carriers.
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1. Motorcycle less than 50cc: Persons must be 14 years and over. |
4. Motor vehicle: Persons must be 18 years and over. This category is a MUST when obtaining a drivers licence. |
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2. Motorcycle 50cc – 125cc: Persons must be 16 years and over. |
5. Heavy Motor Vehicle: Applicant must have a motor vehicle category BEFORE applying for this licence category. − Applicant must be 21 years and over. − Applicant must have a driving experience of at least 3 years. |
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3. Motorcycle more than 125cc: Persons must be 18 years and over. |
6. Common vehicle: Applicant must have a motor vehicle category BEFORE applying for this licence category. − Applicant must be 21 years and over. |
FEE
VT1500 for each category.
LICENCE DURATION
- Learner’s licence is valid for 1 year from the date the licence is paid for and issued. For example, if the licence is paid and ssued on 10/10/10; then it will be valid until 10/10/11.
- Within this period, applicants can go for their examination at the Vanuatu Police Traffic Section to get their Certificate of Ability to Drive.
- If an applicant happens to fail the test or still doesn’t feel confident to drive, then the applicant can always renew the licence the following year. The same fees would also apply.
- Learner’s licence payment is only accepted BEFORE 3pm during office opening hours because the receipt number has to be recorded.
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