Road Traffic Act 1961 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Licensing of Drivers and Riders
35C. Surrender of driving licence
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The Deputy Commissioner of Police must, upon revoking a licence under section 35A, require the licence (if not issued in electronic form) to be surrendered to and retained by the Deputy Commissioner of Police.
Deputy Commissioner of Police
“Deputy Commissioner of Police”, in relation to any provision of this Act or rules or any other subsidiary legislation made under this Act, means the Deputy Commissioner of Police designated by the Commissioner of Police for the purposes of that provision, and includes any police officer who —(a)is not below the rank of sergeant; and(b)is authorised under the hand of the Deputy Commissioner of Police for the purposes of that provision, to exercise the powers of that Deputy Commissioner of Police;
Any person whose driving licence has been revoked under section 35A must immediately surrender the driving licence (if not issued in electronic form) to the Deputy Commissioner of Police.
driving licence
“driving licence” means a licence to drive a motor vehicle granted under the provisions of Part 2;
Any person whose driving licence has been revoked under section 35A must not drive a motor vehicle of the class or description which the revoked licence had authorised that person to drive until that person is granted a new driving licence authorising that person to drive a motor vehicle of that class or description.
licence
“licence” means a vehicle licence issued under the provisions of this Part.
Any person who drives a motor vehicle on a road when his or her driving licence is revoked under section 35A shall be guilty of an offence.
motor vehicle
“motor vehicle” means a vehicle that —(a)is propelled wholly or partly by a motor or by any means other than human or animal power; and(b)is used or intended to be used on any road;