Code C: This is for a motor vehicle, a bus or a goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 16 000 kg.Code C1: This is for a motor vehicle, a bus, minibus or goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass between 3 500 kg and 16 000 kg.Code B: This is for a motor vehicle, including a minibus, bus and goods vehicle, with a gross vehicle mass not exceeding 3 500 kg.Code A: This is for a motor cycle with or without a sidecar and with an engine that exceeds 125 cc.You must be at least 17 years old on the date of the test. Code A1: This is for a motor cycle with or without a sidecar and with an engine not exceeding 125 cc.Before applying for a driving licence, you must have a learner's licence.ĭifferent licences are issued for the various categories of motor vehicle: You need a driving licence to drive legally on South African roads. About What you should do How long does it take How much does it cost Forms to complete Who to contactĪll learner's licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits that expire during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 March 2022 are deemed to be valid and their validity periods are extended for a further grace period ending on 15 April 2022. (Gazette 46168, 1 April 2022)
