Department of Roads and Transport


Apply for a public transport operating license

A citizen transporting passengers must obtain a public operating licence in terms of the National Land Traffic Act, 5 of 2009, Section 54 & 62).

Apply for conveyance of abnormal loads and vehicles

A person or business can apply to the Abnormal Loads Exemption Permit Office to move abnormal load on public roads in Gauteng.

Apply for debt management of motor license fees

The Department of Roads and Transport provides to its clients an arrangement to pay, in instalments, outstanding motor vehicle license fees, penalties and arrears.

Apply for Government Jobs Online

Individuals can apply for government jobs online using the e-Recruitment system.

Apply for Personalized/Special Number Plates

A citizen can apply to personalize his/her motor vehicle number plate with any combination of numeric or alpha characters of his/her choice [subject to the approval of the Member of the Executive Committee’s (MEC)], provided that the number is available and is not offensive.

Apply for Public Driver's Permit (PrDP)

A professional driving permit (PrDP) is needed to drive public transport and heavy duty vehicles, for example taxis, buses and breakdown vehicles.

Apply for transfer of personalized or special number plates

A citizen can apply to have an existing personalised vehicle number plate transferred to a second party.

Apply for Wayleave

An Electronic Wayleave Management System is a service available to clients who want to apply for a wayleave.

Apply to deregister a motor vehicle

A citizen must apply to deregister a motor vehicle if it has been declared permanently unfit to be on a public road; has been stolen or has been permanently demolished.

Apply to erect tourism and local directional sign

Tourist and local destination attraction facilities (schools, hospitals, hotels etc) can apply to erect tourism and local directional signage.

Apply to operate a vehicle testing station

A person or business can apply to operate a vehicle testing station to conduct tests on vehicles' fitness before use on public roads.

AV Booking

The abnormal loads and while exemption permits unit is mandated to manage abnormal loads and abnormal vehicles on the Gauteng Province Public road network.

Book a driver's license test

Citizens need a driving licence to drive legally on South African roads. Before applying for a driving licence, an applicant must have a learners licence.

Book a learner's license

A learner's licence is a permit proving that a holder has the basic knowledge of a vehicle and rules of the road. It is valid for 24 months and cannot be extended.

Confirm a driving license

This service is available to companies/insurance companies/ employers/ legal aid practitioners requesting to have a driving license verified/confirmed.

eBooking

Abnormal Vehicle e-Booking

Fleet Management System

Fleet Management is a function which allows companies which rely on transportation in business to remove or minimize the risks associated with vehicle investment, improving efficiency, productivity and reducing their overall transportation and staff costs, providing 100% compliance with government legislation

Freight Data Bank

Application used by citizen to know of economic opportunities while mitigating road congestion and improving air quality

Public Transport Arbitration Office: Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has established the Gauteng Public Transport Arbitration Office to handle and resolve any disputes the minibus taxi industry may have.

Register a new, used or modified vehicle

A title holder of a new, pre-owned, built or re-built motor vehicle, must register it at their relevant registering authority to get a registration certificate.

Register as Manufacturer, Importer and Builder

Manufacturers, importers or builders must register with the Department of Roads and Transport before manufacturing, building or importing any type of vehicles.

Request change in land use scheme

Applicants (developers/individuals) can apply, consult, seek advice on enquiries related to Gauteng road network.

Request to fix a road

Road maintenance involves remedying defects that occur on the roads from time to time.

Request to use road reserve for racing, sport or other events

Organizations that have plans to host events (sporting & otherwise) are required to obtain permission to utilise the road reserve for such.

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Subscribe to Department of Roads and Transport Warnings

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Taxi Violence Commission

Commission into taxi industry