

The statute required car owners to register their vehicles, install safety equipment, and follow some basic driving guidelines. In 1905, the state House of Representatives passed a measure that set the foundation for today’s safety and traffic legislation. While RTMC centres are open Monday to Sunday from 7am to 9pm, members of the public are encouraged to take advantage of shorter queues on Fridays and the weekend.When automobiles first debuted in Florida in the early 1900s, there were no rules limiting their use on public roads. Those whose licences expired between March 2020 and 31 August 2021, who missed the renewal deadline of 5 May, are advised to obtain a temporary driver’s licence when applying for their renewal to remain legally compliant.

You can also determine the status of your application for free online.Ĭlick the status of your application on the dashboard. Please return to the testing centre.įor a PrDP application query, SMS your ID number to 44220. Problem card: There is a problem with the production of your card. However, due to the high number of cards being processed, the RTMC advises you to wait 35 days before going to collect. Produced and ready for collection: The card will be ready for collection in 21 days.

Production queue: The card is still being processed and manufactured.

They will then receive one of the SMSes below:Īpplication received: The application was received, but has not yet been processed. The RTMC says people can check the status of their application before going to the testing centre to collect it.įor a driver’s licence query, applicants can SMS their ID number to 33214. The Driver’s Licence Card Account, which prints the licences, is working around the clock to fast-track production and remains on course to clear the backlog by the end of June. Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula opened the RTMC licensing centres in Midrand and Eco Park last year, in response to the backlog of expired driver’s licences due to COVID-19. Motorists who applied for a new or renewal driver’s licence card or professional driving permit (PrDP) between October and December last year are being urged to collect them.Īccording to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), only 42% of the 32 748 driver’s licence cards produced during this time have been collected.
