- Questions & Answers -
Q
When did the issue of CCF licences commence?
A
March 1998
Q
When should I apply for conversion from the old licence to the new CCF format?
A
According to your date of birth
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MONTH OF BIRTH |
STARTING DATE |
ENDING DATE |
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JUNE |
MARCH 1998 |
JUNE 1998 |
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JULY |
JULY 1998 |
NOVEMBER 1998 |
|
AUGUST |
DECEMBER 1998 |
MARCH 1999 |
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SEPTEMBER |
APRIL 1999 |
AUGUST 1999 |
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OCTOBER |
SEPTEMBER 1999 |
DECEMBER 1999 |
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NOVEMBER |
JANUARY 2000 |
MAY 2000 |
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DECEMBER |
JUNE 2000 |
SEPTEMBER 2000 |
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JANUARY |
OCTOBER 2000 |
FEBRUARY 2001 |
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FEBRUARY |
MARCH 2001 |
JUNE 2001 |
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MARCH |
JULY 2001 |
NOVEMBER 2001 |
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APRIL |
DECEMBER 2001 |
MARCH 2002 |
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MAY |
APRIL 2002 |
AUGUST 2002 |
Q
What will happen if I fail to convert my licence within my allocated period?
A
You will have to pay an increased manufacturing cost of R5-00 per month for
every month of late application.
Q
Will my licence be cancelled?
A
No driving licences will be cancelled. After five years old ID book and paper
card licences will be declared as invalid documents, but the drivers, driving
licence will remain valid.
Q
Do I have to undergo a road test during conversion to the new format licence?
A
No!!!!!!!!! we will only conduct an eye test.
Q
Will my licence be withdrawn if I fail the eye test?
A
No, you will be referred to an optometrist for corrective procedure, i.e. surgery,
glasses or contact lenses. The driver will be retested and if the driver pass
the eye test the CCF licence will be issued.
Q
Can I apply for the new CCF licence from overseas?
A
No, due to fingerprinting and eye tests application can only be facilitated
in South Africa, but the increased manufacturing fee will not be applicable
if the person can provide proof of his stay overseas.
Q
What is the cost involved?
A
Between R100.00 and R168-00 depending on the Province.
Q
What must I bring with?
A
The applicant must bring the application fee R100-00 - R168-00, two photographs
(driving licence photographs 40mm * 32mm) and the driver's identity document
containing his/her driving licence.