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Western Cape Mobility Department

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Safely Home

Our Safely Home Programme focuses on road safety for all road users. Our former Minister for Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, initiated the program.

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Credit card format driving licence

As of 1 May 2003, the credit card format driving licence officially replaced the Identity Document (ID) version.

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Applying for a public operating licence

A public operating licence is a permit or document giving drivers permission to transport people for financial gain. 

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Motor vehicle testing (station) centre registration

All motor vehicle testing stations need to be registered and graded before they can issue valid roadworthiness certificates.

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Number plate manufacturer registrations

In terms of the National Road Traffic Act, anyone manufacturing or selling licence plates must be registered.

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Driving licence testing centre registration

Opening a driving licence testing centre needs to be registered with the Minister of Mobility.

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Vehicle examiner and driving licences examiner registration

Licence inspectors, vehicle examiners, driving licence examiners, traffic officers and traffic wardens need to be registered.

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Registration of manufacturers, importers and builders of motor vehicles

Every manufacturer, importer or builder of motor vehicles must be registered with the Department of Mobility (Transport Administration and Licensing) before a vehi

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Motor trade number applications

Manufacturers, builders and importers of vehicles, as well as motor transport contractors and motor dealers, may drive unregistered vehicles on public roads under a mot

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