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Traffic and Road Safety (Driving Licences) Regulations

Statutory Instrument 14 of 2021 Current version · as at 26 February 2021
Enacted2021
Commenced26 February 2021
Last amended—
Point-in-time consolidation · as at 26 February 2021. This page may not reflect amendments made after that date. Confirm the current position against the latest Uganda Gazette before relying on it.

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Jurisdiction
Uganda
Type
Principal Legislation
Status
In force
Language
English

Full text of the Act

6 parts · 31 sections · 8 Schedules

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Uganda

Traffic and Road Safety (Driving Licences) Regulations

Commenced on 26 February 2021

[This is the version of this document at 26 February 2021.]

Part II

3. Application for learner driving licence

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4. Learner driving licence

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Part III

5. Uganda Driver Licensing System

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6. Application for driving licence

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7. Driving licence

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8. Temporary driving licence

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9. Vehicle groups for purposes of issuing of driving licences

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Amendment notes

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10. Suspension or cancellation of driving licence

Regulation

11 • Recognition of foreign driving licence

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12. Conversion of foreign driving licence

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13. International driving permit

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Part I

1. Title and commencement
(1)

These Regulations may be cited as the Traffic and Road Safety (Driving Licences) Regulations, 2021.

(2)

These Regulations shall come into force on the lsl day of March 2021.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Title and commencement”.

“(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Traffic and Road Safety (Driving Licences) Regulations, 2021.”
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  1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Traffic and Road Safety (Driving Licences) Regulations, 2021.
  2. (2) These Regulations shall come into force on the lsl day of March 2021.
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2. Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "Act" means the Traffic and Road Safety Act, 1998, Cap. 361; "Chief Licensing Officer" means the chief licensing officer of motor vehicles designated under the Act and includes a deputy chief licensing officer; "Competent Authority" means the department of transport regulation and safety in the Ministry responsible for transport;

' computerised driving permit" means a permit which is machine read existing immediately before the commencement of these Regulations;

"dangerous goods" means goods that can pose a significant risk to health and safety or to property, or the environment during transport and that are listed in the United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and include waste as classified in the National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations, 2020;

"driving licence" means a licence issued under these Regulations in accordance PART IV of the Act;

"extension" means the process of adding one or more groups of motor vehicles to a holder's valid driving licence; "international driving permit" means a document issued to translate a valid driving licence issued under these Regulations for purposes of use in a foreign country in accordance with the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic, 1968; "learner driving licence" means a licence issued under section 39 of the Act to a person to drive a motor vehicle or tractor under the personal supervision of a licensed instructor;

"licensing officer" means a person appointed as a licensing officer under section 4 ( 1 )(a) of the Act;

"professional driving permit" means a permit issued under section 45 of the Act;

"temporary driving licence" means a licence issued to a successful applicant for a driving licence or for the extension of a driving licence allowing the applicant to drive a specified group of motor vehicles before the driving licence is issued, where circumstances do not permit-the issuing of a driving licence at the time of application.

Pari II Learner Driving Licences

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Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Interpretation”.

“In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "Act" means the Traffic and Road Safety Act, 1998, Cap. 361; "Chief Licensing Officer" means the chief licensing officer of motor vehicles designated under the Act and includes a deputy chief licensing officer; "Competent Authority" means the department of transport regulation and safety in the Ministry responsible for transport;”
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  1. "dangerous goods" means goods that can pose a significant risk to health and safety or to property, or the environment during transport and that are listed in the United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and include waste as classified in the National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations, 2020;
  2. "driving licence" means a licence issued under these Regulations in accordance PART IV of the Act;
  3. "extension" means the process of adding one or more groups of motor vehicles to a holder's valid driving licence; "international driving permit" means a document issued to translate a valid driving licence issued under these Regulations for purposes of use in a foreign country in accordance with the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic, 1968; "learner driving licence" means a licence issued under section 39 of the Act to a person to drive a motor vehicle or tractor under the personal supervision of a licensed instructor;
  4. "licensing officer" means a person appointed as a licensing officer under section 4( 1 )(a) of the Act;
  5. "professional driving permit" means a permit issued under section 45 of the Act;
  6. "temporary driving licence" means a licence issued to a successful applicant for a driving licence or for the extension of a driving licence allowing the applicant to drive a specified group of motor vehicles before the driving licence is issued, where circumstances do not permit-the issuing of a driving licence at the time of application.
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Related provisions
Section 4 · Learner driving licence Traffic and Road Safety Act
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3. Application for learner driving licence
(1)

An application lor a learner driving licence shall be in the loim specified in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

(2)

A peison shall not be issued with a learner driving licence undei these Regulations unless he or she is certified by a medical piactitionei to be in. good physical and mental health.

(3)

Where the applicant is a person with a disability, the medical certification shall be done by a medical person with specialised knowledge relating to the disability of the applicant.

4. Learner driving licence
(1)

A learner driving licence shall be in the form specified in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.

(2)

A learner driving licence shall be issued in accordance with the motor vehicle Groups specified in section 39 of the Act.

Part 111

5. Uganda Driver Licensing System
(1)

The Uganda Driver Licensing System under the Ministry responsible for transport shall issue and manage all driving licences in Uganda.

(2)

The Uganda Driver Licensing System shall replace the computerised driving permit system in existence immediately before the commencement of these Regulations.

(3)

Driving licences issued by the Uganda Driver Licensing System shall replace the computerised driving permits in existence immediately before the commencement of these Regulations.

(4)

Notwithstanding subregulation (3), all computerised driving permits issued under the computerised driving permit system in existence immediately before the commencement of these Regulations shall remain in use for the period of their validity.

(5)

A successful applicant for the renewal or extension of a computerised driving permit shall be issued with a driving licence.

6. Application for driving licence
(1)

An application for a driving licence shall be in the form specified in Schedule 3 to these Regulations.

(2)

An applicant for a driving licence or lor the renewal or extension of a driving licence shall not be issued with a licence unless he or she- (a) is certified by a medical practitioner to be in good physical and mental health; (b) has passed a driving competence test lor the group of motor vehicles for which a driving licence is applied for; and (c) has paid the applicable fees prescribed in Schedule 9 to these Regulations.

(3)

Where the applicant is a person with a disability, the medical certification shall be done by a medical person with specialised knowledge relating to the disability of the applicant.

(4)

An applicant with an unpaid express penalty scheme ticket issued under the Traffic and Road Safety (Express Penalty Scheme for Road Iraffic 01 fenders) Regulations, 2013 shall not have his or her licence renewed or be granted a class extension.

7. Driving licence
(1)

An applicant who meets the requirements of regulation 6 shall be issued with a driving licence.

(2)

A di iving licence shall be in the form specified in Schedule 4 to these Regulations.

8. Temporary driving licence
(1)

Where the licensing Officer is satisfied that an applicant has complied with the requirements of regulation 6, the Chief Licensing Olficei shall issue the applicant with a temporary driving licence in the form specified in Schedule 5 to these Regulations.

(2)

A temporary driving licence shall be valid for a period determined by the Chief Licensing Officer, in any case not exceeding 120 days from the date of issue.

9. Vehicle groups for purposes of issuing driving licences
(1)

For the purposes of issuing driving licences, vehicles shall be grouped as specified in section 36 of the Act.

(2)

A driving permit issued before the coming into force of these Regulations and having vehicle groups other than those specified in section 36 of the Act, shall be converted to its equivalent in accordance with the guidelines for conversion of motor vehicle groups specified in Schedule 6 to these Regulations.

10. Cancellation or suspension of driving licence
(1)

The Chief Licensing Officer may cancel or suspend a driving licence in accordance with section 3A of the Act on the following grounds- (a) where it is determined that a medical condition is affecting the driving licence holder's ability to drive the group of motor vehicles specified in the licence; (b) where it is determined that the conduct of the holder while driving, poses a risk to other road users; (c) where the holder of the driving licence is a repeat offender of traffic offences;

(<i) deme"tS P0i",S as provided for ™d« section 22A oi the Act warrants a cancellation or suspension; or

(c)

where an examining officer is at any time satisfied, on inquiry, that a driving licence holder has a medical condition that may affect his or her ability to drive,

(2)

A person whose driving licence is suspended or cancelled under subregulation (1) shall submit the driving licence to the Chief Licensing Officer who shall retain the licence for the period of the cancellation or suspension.

(3)

Upon the expiry of the cancellation or suspension period, the holder of the driving licence shall apply to the Chief Licensing Officer for the return of his or her driving licence.

11. Recognition of foreign driving licence
(1)

A foreign driving licence is, during its period of validity in the country of issue, deemed to be a valid licence for the purposes of section 35 of the Act-

(a)

if the licence was issued in English by the country of issue; or

(b)

in the case of a licence not issued in English by the country of issue, if a certificate of validity relating to the licence is issued in English by the issuing authority of that country.

(2)

A foreign driving licence shall be recognised as valid for use within Uganda for a period of 6 months.

(3)

Notwithstanding subregulation (1), the Chief Licensing Officer may decline to recognise a foreign driving licence or a group of motor vehicles in the driving licence, for sufficient cause.

12' mnVeArS,iOn °f foreign t,riving ^encc licensing officeH^1 °f 3 10leign driving licence shall apply to the f he or sh^ if C°nyerS,On of a foreign licence to a driving licence months S 10 'Ve Within Uganda for a Period exceeding 6 Ill 11 11 1O ■

A-n applicant foi conversion of a foreign driving licence under subregulation (1) shall- (a) possess a valid foreign driving licence issued by a recognised authority; (b) have a valid passport with a validity period of not less than one year and a valid visa if the applicant is not a citizen of Uganda; or (c) have a national identification card, if the applicant is a citizen of Uganda.

(3)

An application for conversion of a foreign driving licence to a driving licence shall be in the form specified in Schedule 3 to these Regulations and shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in Schedule 9.

(4)

The Chief Licensing Officer shall determine the group conversion of the foreign driving licence in accordance with the Act.

(5)

The Chief Licensing Officer may require an applicant for conversion of a foreign driving licence to undertake a driving competence test lor one or more groups of the motor vehicles the applicant has applied to be included in the driving licence.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Recognition of foreign driving licence”.

“(1) A foreign driving licence is, during its period of validity in the country of issue, deemed to be a valid licence for the purposes of section 35 of the Act-”
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  1. (1) A foreign driving licence is, during its period of validity in the country of issue, deemed to be a valid licence for the purposes of section 35 of the Act-
  2. (a) if the licence was issued in English by the country of issue; or
  3. (b) in the case of a licence not issued in English by the country of issue, if a certificate of validity relating to the licence is issued in English by the issuing authority of that country.
  4. (2) A foreign driving licence shall be recognised as valid for use within Uganda for a period of 6 months.
  5. (3) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), the Chief Licensing Officer may decline to recognise a foreign driving licence or a group of motor vehicles in the driving licence, for sufficient cause.
  6. (3) An application for conversion of a foreign driving licence to a driving licence shall be in the form specified in Schedule 3 to these Regulations and shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in Schedule 9.
  7. (4) The Chief Licensing Officer shall determine the group conversion of the foreign driving licence in accordance with the Act.
  8. (5) The Chief Licensing Officer may require an applicant for conversion of a foreign driving licence to undertake a driving competence test lor one or more groups of the motor vehicles the applicant has applied to be included in the driving licence.
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Related provisions

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Amendment notes

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13. International driving permit
(1)

A person or entity shall not issue international driving permits unless the person or entity is registered with the Competent Authority. (2) The Competent Authority shall not register any person or entity under subregulation (1) unless the person or entity-

(a)

is registered under the Companies Act, 2012; and

(b)

has a valid certificate of accreditation from the International Automobile Federation.

(3)

An entity registered to issue international driving permits under these Regulations shall- (a) issue international driving permits to holders of valid driving licences; and (b) issue the international driving permits based on groups of vehicles as prescribed in the driving licence.

(4)

A person or entity who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding three hundred currency points or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.

Part IV

14. Professional driving permit
(1)

A professional driving permit shall be held by a driver of- (a) a public service vehicle with seating capacity of eight seats and above; (b) a private omnibus with seating capacity of eight seats and above; and (c) a goods vehicle, the gross vehicle mass of which exceeds 3,500 kilograms.

(2)

A person without a professional driving permit shall not drive a vehicle described in subregulation (1).

(3)

Subregulation (1) shall not apply to-

(a)

a traffic officer or examiner of vehicles, in the performance of his or her duties; and

(b)

a person di iving a motor vehicle described in subregulation (1) on a road other than a public road.

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Professional driving permit”.

“(1) A professional driving permit shall be held by a driver of- (a) a public service vehicle with seating capacity of eight seats and above; (b) a private omnibus with seating capacity of eight seats and above; and (c) a goods vehicle, the gross vehicle mass of which exceeds 3,500 kilograms.”
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  1. (1) A professional driving permit shall be held by a driver of- (a) a public service vehicle with seating capacity of eight seats and above; (b) a private omnibus with seating capacity of eight seats and above; and (c) a goods vehicle, the gross vehicle mass of which exceeds 3,500 kilograms.
  2. (2) A person without a professional driving permit shall not drive a vehicle described in subregulation (1).
  3. (3) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to-
  4. (a) a traffic officer or examiner of vehicles, in the performance of his or her duties; and
  5. (b) a person di iving a motor vehicle described in subregulation (1) on a road other than a public road.
Judicial interpretation

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15. Application for professional driving permit
(1)

A diiver of a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 14 shall apply to the Chief Licensing Officer for a professional driving peimit in the form set out in Schedule 7 to these Regulations.

(2)

An applicant for a professional driving permit shall-

(a)

be in possession of a valid driving licence for the motor vehicle in respect of which the licence is applied for;

(b)

be 25 years of age or above, but not exceeding 65 years of age for code P and 70 years of age for code G and D prescribed in regulation 18;

(c)

be medically fit as determined by a registered medical practitioner; and (d) have passed a vetting process conducted by the Competent Authority and the Uganda Police.

(3)

The vetting process referred to in subregulation (2)(d), shall examine the track record of the applicant within the period of two years preceding the date of application.

(4)

An application referred to in subregulation (1) shall be accompanied by- (a) the fee prescribed in Schedule 9 to these Regulations,

(b)

the identification document of the applicant;

(c)

two photographs of the applicant; - (d) the original driving licence which authorises the applicant to drive the motor vehicle to which his or her application for a professional driving permit relates;

(e)

refresher training certificate for all categories;

(f)

a special training certificate in occupational health and safety, in the case of an application to drive a motor vehicle carrying dangerous goods.

(5)

The refresher training certificate referred to in subregulation 4(e) shall be obtained after undertaking a refresher course from a driving school or a driver training institution licensed under the Act to cany out such training.

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“(1) A diiver of a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 14 shall apply to the Chief Licensing Officer for a professional driving peimit in the form set out in Schedule 7 to these Regulations.”
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  1. (1) A diiver of a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 14 shall apply to the Chief Licensing Officer for a professional driving peimit in the form set out in Schedule 7 to these Regulations.
  2. (2) An applicant for a professional driving permit shall-
  3. (a) be in possession of a valid driving licence for the motor vehicle in respect of which the licence is applied for;
  4. (b) be 25 years of age or above, but not exceeding 65 years of age for code P and 70 years of age for code G and D prescribed in regulation 18;
  5. (c) be medically fit as determined by a registered medical practitioner; and (d) have passed a vetting process conducted by the Competent Authority and the Uganda Police.
  6. (3) The vetting process referred to in subregulation (2)(d), shall examine the track record of the applicant within the period of two years preceding the date of application.
  7. (4) An application referred to in subregulation (1) shall be accompanied by- (a) the fee prescribed in Schedule 9 to these Regulations,
  8. (b) the identification document of the applicant;

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16. Issue of professional driving permit

Where the Chief Licensing Officer is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements for the issue of a professional driving permit, the Chief Licensing Officer shall authorise the issue of the professional driving permit on a valid driving licence, in the form set out in Schedule 8 to these Regulations and shall record the authorisation on the register of professional driving permits

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“Where the Chief Licensing Officer is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements for the issue of a professional driving permit, the Chief Licensing Officer shall authorise the issue of the professional driving permit on a valid driving licence, in the form set out in Schedule 8 to these Regulations and shall record the authorisation on the register of professional driving permits”
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  1. Where the Chief Licensing Officer is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements for the issue of a professional driving permit, the Chief Licensing Officer shall authorise the issue of the professional driving permit on a valid driving licence, in the form set out in Schedule 8 to these Regulations and shall record the authorisation on the register of professional driving permits
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17. Validity of professional driving permit A professional driving permit issued under

these Regulations shall be valid for a period of 24 months from the date of issue

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  1. these Regulations shall be valid for a period of 24 months from the date of issue
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18. Categories and format of a professional driving permit
(1)

Professional driving permits shall be issued in the following categories-

(a)

code "P" for the categoiy "Passengers", which authorises the driving of a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 14 (l)(a) and (b) for reward;

(b)

code "G" for the categoiy "Goods", which authorises the driving of a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 14(1) (c) for reward;

(c)

code D for the categoiy "Dangerous", which authorises the driving of a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 14(l)(c) carrying dangerous goods for reward.

(2)

1 he professional driving permit shall be printed on the duving licence in the format set out in Schedule 8 to these Regulations.

The (3) Minister shall, by notice in the Gazette, appoint the commencement date for issuance of the professional driving permit for the different codes and vehicle groupings as advised by the Chief Licensing Officer.

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“(1) Professional driving permits shall be issued in the following categories-”
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  1. (1) Professional driving permits shall be issued in the following categories-
  2. (a) code "P" for the categoiy "Passengers", which authorises the driving of a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 14 (l)(a) and (b) for reward;
  3. (b) code "G" for the categoiy "Goods", which authorises the driving of a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 14(1) (c) for reward;
  4. (c) code D for the categoiy "Dangerous", which authorises the driving of a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 14(l)(c) carrying dangerous goods for reward.
  5. (2) 1 he professional driving permit shall be printed on the duving licence in the format set out in Schedule 8 to these Regulations.
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19. Suspension or cancellation of professional driving permit
(1)

I he Chief Licensing Officer may suspend or cancel a professional driving permit-

(a)

where the applicant has been convicted of any of the following offences-

(i)

driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having a narcotic effect;

(ii)

driving a motor vehicle while the concentration of alcohol in his or her blood or breath exceeds the statutory limit;

(iii)

reckless driving;

(b)

during any period for which the driving licence of the applicant has been cancelled or suspended.

(2)

A person whose professional driving permit has been cancelled or suspended shall not drive any motor vehicle referred to in regulation 18 and shall submit the driving permit to the chief licensing officer for the duration of the cancellation or suspension.

(3)

After the expiry of the cancellation or suspension period, the holder of the professional driving permit shall apply to the Chief Licensing Officer for the return of his or her driving permit.

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“(1) I he Chief Licensing Officer may suspend or cancel a professional driving permit-”
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  1. (1) I he Chief Licensing Officer may suspend or cancel a professional driving permit-
  2. (a) where the applicant has been convicted of any of the following offences-
  3. (i) driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having a narcotic effect;
  4. (ii) driving a motor vehicle while the concentration of alcohol in his or her blood or breath exceeds the statutory limit;
  5. (iii) reckless driving;
  6. (b) during any period for which the driving licence of the applicant has been cancelled or suspended.
  7. (2) A person whose professional driving permit has been cancelled or suspended shall not drive any motor vehicle referred to in regulation 18 and shall submit the driving permit to the chief licensing officer for the duration of the cancellation or suspension.
  8. (3) After the expiry of the cancellation or suspension period, the holder of the professional driving permit shall apply to the Chief Licensing Officer for the return of his or her driving permit.
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Part V

20. Fees The fees payable under

these Regulations are prescribed in Schedule 9 to these Regulations

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“these Regulations are prescribed in Schedule 9 to these Regulations”
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21. Validity of medical examination report
(1)

The medical examination report in the application forms shall be valid- (a) in the case of an application for a learner driving licence and a driving licence, for a period of six months from the date of examination by the registered medical practitioner; (b) in the case of an application for a professional driving permit, for a period of three months from the date of examination by the registered medical practitioner.

(2)

Notwithstanding subregulation (1) a medical examination report for purposes of application for a learner driving licence shall be recognised for purposes of an application for a driving licence by the same applicant, if the six months period has not elapsed.

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“(1) The medical examination report in the application forms shall be valid- (a) in the case of an application for a learner driving licence and a driving licence, for a period of six months from the date of examination by the registered medical practitioner; (b) in the case of an application for a professional driving permit, for a period of three months from the date of examination by the registered medical practitioner.”
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  1. (1) The medical examination report in the application forms shall be valid- (a) in the case of an application for a learner driving licence and a driving licence, for a period of six months from the date of examination by the registered medical practitioner; (b) in the case of an application for a professional driving permit, for a period of three months from the date of examination by the registered medical practitioner.
  2. (2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1) a medical examination report for purposes of application for a learner driving licence shall be recognised for purposes of an application for a driving licence by the same applicant, if the six months period has not elapsed.
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22. Revocation
(1)

The Traffic and Road Safety (Driving Permits) Regulations, 2005, S.I. No.4 of 2005 are revoked.

(2)

Part III of the Traffic and Road Safety (Driving Tests and Special Provisions for Drivers of Public Service Vehicles and Goods Vehicles) Regulations, 2012, S.I No. 40 of 2012 is revoked.

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 3(1) APPLICATION FORM FOR A LEARNER DRIVING LICENCE

APPLICATION for learner driving licence

REPUBLIC OF UGANDA MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT The Traffic and Road Safety Act. 1998 Cap. 361

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PERSONAL DETAILS (To be filled by Applicant) '

Surname: Other Names-

! National I D. (NIN)Z Passport No/ Refugee ID No:

Male: Date of i Birth: Gender: Payment Female: Reference Number:

Phone Number: Mobile No:

i Driving Licence No: (Where applicable)

SCHEDULE 2 Regulation 4(1)

LEARNER DRIVING LICENCE

IlIBM'IHIfflllilffll C4G0uC74Q1

REPUBLIC OF UGANDA MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT The Traffic and Road Safety Act 1998. CAP 361

LEARNER DRIVING LICENCE (LDL) eartjqulars_qf_applicani Name:

Notional IO No:

Phone Number: I Date of Birth: : I Gender: ;

Document Number: I Transaction Type:

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PARTICULARS OF LEARNER DRIVING LICENCE Driver Restriction: ' Period of Validity: ' Driver Licence Group ' Vehicle Restriction ' 'Issue Onto

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  1. (1) The Traffic and Road Safety (Driving Permits) Regulations, 2005, S.I. No.4 of 2005 are revoked.
  2. (2) Part III of the Traffic and Road Safety (Driving Tests and Special Provisions for Drivers of Public Service Vehicles and Goods Vehicles) Regulations, 2012, S.I No. 40 of 2012 is revoked.
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Original Laws of Uganda consolidation (as at 26 February 2021) — public-domain legislation, consolidated by ULII / Laws.Africa (CC BY 4.0). This is a point-in-time text and may not reflect later amendments; confirm against the latest Uganda Gazette before relying on it.