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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Abnormal Vehicle e-Booking

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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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Commission into taxi industry