A Driving Licence is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a Public Roadway. Holders of driving license of certain class will be obliged to drive only such a class upon which s/he was tested for and not otherwise.
Requirements:
Attended any recognized driving college and awarded a certificate
More than 18 years of age for motor vehicles and 16 years of age onwards for motorcycles
Have a learner/provisional driving license ( Tshs 10,000/= renewable every 3 months)
Must undergo test fee-GRR
Must have an eye test certificate
Must have applied to Traffic police for testing
Must go to traffic police with a car for testing
Pay a Driving test fee Tsh. 3,000/=
Applicant having being tested may be allowed to drive motorcycles and saloon cars.
Procedures:
Fill the forms for being issued a TIN (If you had none).
Fill the prescribed Licence form at Tanzania Revenue Authority.
Pay the recommended Licence fee Tshs 40,000/= through the Bank.
All your information will be collected through a computer system for data capture.
Police will provide you with a document to return to TRA.
TRA will provide you the driving Licence.
Note:
The license will be in a form of a smart card with the national flag and emblem on it.
All offences that will be committed by a driver will be captured by this new licensing system.
The license can be suspended or withdrawn depending on the gravity of the offences.
The driving licence will be valid for three years and you will be required to renew it.
Source: Government Portal Content Team, Last Reviewed on: 19-11-2015