Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Driving Licences) Rules

any demerit points already awarded to him under the Road Traffic (Driver Improvement Points System) Rules (R 25) as at the date of his application or test of competence; and

where —

on or before the date of his application or test of competence, a notice under section 132 or 133 of the Act has been issued to or criminal proceedings have been instituted against him in respect of any offence which is specified in the Schedule to the Road Traffic (Driver Improvement Points System) Rules (referred to in this paragraph as a scheduled offence); and

as at the date of his application or test of competence, he has not paid the prescribed penalty for the scheduled offence, or the criminal proceedings have not been concluded, as the case may be,any demerit points which would be awarded to him if, after the date of his application or test of competence, he were to pay the prescribed penalty for, or be convicted of, the scheduled offence, as the case may be.

submit to the Deputy Commissioner of Police or authorised officer an application in such form as the Deputy Commissioner of Police may determine; and

furnish such particulars as the Deputy Commissioner of Police or authorised officer may require.

within 2 months before the application, undergo a medical examination referred to in rule 5A(1) at that person’s own expense; and

submit together with the application, a certification by the registered medical practitioner who conducted the medical examination that the person is physically fit to drive a vehicle of that class,unless that person has met the requirements referred to in sub‑paragraphs (a) and (b) in respect of a licence of a different class held by him at the time of the application.

the applicant fails to submit a photograph in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (2A); (b)in the opinion of the Deputy Commissioner of Police or authorised officer, the photograph of the applicant accompanying his application for the driving licence —

does not comply with the specifications set out in the Ninth Schedule;

is distorted or unclear; or

has been tampered with;

the Deputy Commissioner of Police or authorised officer is not satisfied that the applicant is physically fit to drive that class of vehicle; or

the applicant has not passed the whole or such part of the prescribed test of competence to drive that class of vehicle as the Deputy Commissioner of Police may require.

each grant of a driving licence for any class of vehicle; or

a renewal of a driving licence in relation to all classes of vehicles specified or endorsed on the licence.

for the grant of a driving licence under rule 21 where a holder of a driving licence applies under that rule for a driving licence to drive a class of vehicle that his current driving licence does not permit him to drive; or

for the grant of a driving licence to a person referred to in section 36(2)(a)(i) of the Act.

within 2 months before attaining any of the specified ages, undergoes a medical examination referred to in rule 5A(1) at his own expense; and

submits to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, within such time as the Deputy Commissioner of Police may require but in any event no later than the date before the holder attains any of the specified ages, a certification by the registered medical practitioner who conducted the medical examination that the holder is physically fit to drive a vehicle of that class.

within 2 months before attaining any such age, undergoes a medical examination referred to in rule 5A(1) at his own expense;

submits to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, within such time as the Deputy Commissioner of Police may require but in any event no later than the date before the holder attains any such age, a certification by the registered medical practitioner who conducted the medical examination that the holder is physically fit to drive a vehicle of that class; and

within 2 months before attaining any such age, passes the whole or such part of the Proficiency Driving Test as may be required by the Deputy Commissioner of Police.

past medical history;

vision;

hearing;

movement; and

physical or mental abnormalities which may make the holder physically unfit to drive.

such registered medical practitioner as the Deputy Commissioner of Police may specify; or

a registered medical practitioner of the holder’s choice if the Deputy Commissioner of Police does not so specify.

he is suffering from mental disorder;

he is suffering from epilepsy;

he is liable to sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting;

he is not able to read at a distance of 25 metres (with the aid of spectacles or contact lenses, if worn) a series of 6 letters and figures in white on a black background of the same size and arrangement as those prescribed for the identification mark of a motor vehicle; and

he is not able to distinguish the colours red, amber and green from a distance of 25 metres.

such registered medical practitioner as the Deputy Commissioner of Police may specify; or

a registered medical practitioner of the holder’s choice if the Deputy Commissioner of Police does not so specify,stating that the applicant or licence holder, as the case may be, is fit to drive a motor vehicle.

that the applicant undergoes (at the applicant’s own expense) and passes a visual acuity and colour vision test conducted by an approved provider or a registered medical practitioner;

that the applicant has passed the Motor Cycle Riding Theory Test mentioned in the First Schedule;

that the applicant has attended and successfully completed a training programme known as the Simulator Training Course conducted by a licensed driving school;

that the applicant has passed the Practical Riding Test mentioned in Part 1 of the Second Schedule —

within one year of having passed the Motor Cycle Riding Theory Test mentioned in the First Schedule; and

within 2 years of having attended and successfully completed the Simulator Training Course mentioned in sub-paragraph (c);

that the applicant has attended and successfully completed a training programme known as the Expressway Familiarisation Ride conducted by a licensed driving school after passing the Practical Riding Test mentioned in sub-paragraph (d).

that the applicant has attended and successfully completed a training programme known as the Simulator Training Course conducted by a licensed driving school;

that the applicant has passed the Practical Riding Test mentioned in Part 1 of the Second Schedule within 2 years of having attended and successfully completed the Simulator Training Course mentioned in sub-paragraph (a).

that the applicant undergoes (at the applicant’s own expense) and passes a visual acuity and colour vision test conducted by an approved provider or a registered medical practitioner;

that the applicant has passed the Basic Driving Theory Test mentioned in the Third Schedule;

that the applicant has passed the Final Driving Theory Test mentioned in the Fourth Schedule;

that the applicant has attended and successfully completed a training programme known as the Simulator Training Course conducted by a licensed driving school;

that the applicant has passed the Practical Driving Test mentioned in Part 2 of the Second Schedule —

within 2 years of having passed the Final Driving Theory Test mentioned in the Fourth Schedule; and

within 2 years of having attended and successfully completed the Simulator Training Course mentioned in sub-paragraph (d).

that the applicant has attended and successfully completed a training programme known as the Simulator Training Course conducted by a licensed driving school;

that the applicant has passed the Practical Driving Test mentioned in Part 2 of the Second Schedule within 2 years of having attended and successfully completed the Simulator Training Course mentioned in sub-paragraph (a).

as the holder of a driving licence of any other class, he has accumulated more than 12 demerit points as at the date of his application to take the test of competence or the date of his test; or

as a new driver, he has, before the date of his application to take the test of competence or the date of his test, committed on 2 or more occasions the offence under rule 5(4) of the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Rules (R 32) of failing to display the distinguishing mark during his period of probation, whether or not he has been charged with or convicted of that offence arising from any of the occasions on which he committed such offence.

he has been holding a driving licence in respect of a Class 2B vehicle for less than one year starting from the date that his Class 2B licence is granted;

as the holder of a driving licence of any other class, he has accumulated more than 12 demerit points as at the date of his application to take the test of competence or the date of his test; or

as a new driver, he has, before the date of his application to take the test of competence or the date of his test, committed on 2 or more occasions the offence under rule 5(4) of the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Rules (R 32) of failing to display the distinguishing mark during his period of probation, whether or not he has been charged with or convicted of that offence arising from any of the occasions on which he committed such offence.

he has been holding a driving licence in respect of a Class 2A vehicle for less than one year starting from the date that his Class 2A licence is granted;

as the holder of a driving licence of any other class, he has accumulated more than 12 demerit points as at the date of his application to take the test of competence or the date of his test; or

as a new driver, he has, before the date of his application to take the test of competence or the date of his test, committed on 2 or more occasions the offence under rule 5(4) of the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Rules of failing to display the distinguishing mark during his period of probation, whether or not he has been charged with or convicted of that offence arising from any of the occasions on which he committed such offence.

in respect of a Class 4P or 4AP vehicle — that the person is competent to drive a Class 3, 3A, 3C or 3CA vehicle;

in respect of a Class 5 vehicle — that the person is competent to drive a Class 4 vehicle;

in respect of a Class 5P vehicle — that the person is competent to drive a Class 4 or 4P vehicle.

as the holder of a driving licence of any other class, he has accumulated more than 12 demerit points as at the date of his application to take the test of competence or the date of his test; or

as a new driver, he has, before the date of his application to take the test of competence or the date of his test, committed on 2 or more occasions the offence under rule 5(4) of the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Rules (R 32) of failing to display the distinguishing mark during his period of probation, whether or not he has been charged with or convicted of that offence arising from any of the occasions on which he committed such offence.

a Motor Cycle Riding Theory Test, Basic Driving Theory Test or Final Driving Theory Test is $7.20; and

a Practical Riding Test, Practical Driving Test, Proficiency Driving Test or Road Assessment is $40.

Class 1 vehicles which shall consist of invalid carriages, that is to say, motor vehicles the weight of which unladen does not exceed 250 kilograms and which are specially designed and constructed, and not merely adapted, for the use of persons suffering from some physical defect or disability and are used solely by those persons;

Class 2 vehicles which shall consist of motor cycles with a cylinder capacity that exceeds 400 cubic centimetres, and electric motor cycles with a power rating that exceeds 25 kW;

Class 2A vehicles which shall consist of motor cycles with a cylinder capacity that exceeds 200 but does not exceed 400 cubic centimetres, and electric motor cycles with a power rating that exceeds 15 kW but that does not exceed 25 kW;

Class 2B vehicles which shall consist of motor cycles with a cylinder capacity that does not exceed 200 cubic centimetres, and electric motor cycles with a power rating that does not exceed 15 kW;

Class 3 vehicles which shall consist of —

motor cars constructed solely and adapted to carry not more than 7 passengers (exclusive of the driver) and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 3,000 kilograms; (ii)motor tractors and other motor vehicles (not being electric light goods vehicles or electric small buses) the weight of which unladen does not exceed 2,500 kilograms;

ambulances, and medical transport vehicles, constructed and adapted to carry not more than 7 passengers (exclusive of the driver) and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 3,000 kilograms;

Class 4 vehicles which shall consist of heavy motor cars and motor tractors, the weight of which unladen exceeds 2,500 kilograms;

Class 4A vehicles which shall consist of heavy motor cars which are omnibuses, that is to say, public service vehicles which are used on scheduled services and in which passengers are charged separate and distinct fares;

Class 5 vehicles which shall consist of —

light locomotives, that is to say, motor vehicles which are not constructed to carry any load (other than water, fuel, accumulators and other equipment and materials used for the purpose of propulsion, loose tools and loose equipment) and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 11,500 kilograms; and

heavy locomotives, that is to say, motor vehicles which are not constructed to carry any load (other than water, fuel, accumulators and other equipment and materials used for the purpose of propulsion, loose tools and loose equipment) and the weight of which unladen exceeds 11,500 kilograms;

Class 5P vehicles which consist of any Class 5 vehicle that can be driven without the use of a clutch pedal.

if the driving licence is issued in electronic form — make the necessary endorsement on the driving licence; or

if the driving licence is not issued in electronic form and has been surrendered to the Deputy Commissioner of Police under section 35C of the Act — make the necessary endorsement on the driving licence and return the driving licence to the holder.

if the driving licence is issued in electronic form — make the necessary endorsement on the driving licence; or (b)if the driving licence is not issued in electronic form and has been delivered to the Deputy Commissioner of Police under section 37(7) of the Act — make the necessary endorsement on the driving licence and return the driving licence to the holder.

if the driving licence is issued in electronic form — make the necessary endorsement on the driving licence; or

if the driving licence is not issued in electronic form and has been delivered to the Deputy Commissioner of Police — make the necessary endorsement on the driving licence and return the driving licence to the holder.

the applicant undergoes (at his own expense) and passes a visual acuity and colour vision test conducted by an approved provider or a registered medical practitioner;

the applicant has passed the Basic Driving Theory Test mentioned in the Third Schedule; and

the applicant has not accumulated more than 12 demerit points as at the date of his application.

if the provisional licence is in respect of a Class 4 vehicle —

is the holder of a driving licence authorising the applicant to drive a Class 3 vehicle; or

is the holder of a driving licence authorising the applicant to drive a Class 3C vehicle and has passed the Road Assessment;

if the provisional licence is in respect of a Class 4P vehicle —

is the holder of a driving licence authorising the applicant to drive a Class 3 or 3A vehicle; or

is the holder of a driving licence authorising the applicant to drive a Class 3C or 3CA vehicle and has passed the Road Assessment;

undergoes (at the applicant’s own expense) and passes a visual acuity and colour vision test conducted by an approved provider or a registered medical practitioner; and

has not accumulated more than 12 demerit points as at the date of the applicant’s application.

the applicant is the holder of a driving licence authorising the applicant to drive —

if the provisional licence is in respect of a Class 4A vehicle — a Class 3 or 3C vehicle;

if the provisional licence is in respect of a Class 4AP vehicle — a Class 3, 3A, 3C or 3CA vehicle;

if the provisional licence is in respect of a Class 5 vehicle — a Class 4 vehicle; or

if the provisional licence is in respect of a Class 5P vehicle — a Class 4 or 4P vehicle;

the applicant undergoes (at his own expense) and passes a visual acuity and colour vision test conducted by an approved provider or a registered medical practitioner; and

the applicant has not accumulated more than 12 demerit points as at the date of his application.

when the licensee is learning to drive a vehicle of a particular class, the licensee must be under the supervision and in the presence of a licensed instructor who holds the same class of licence as the licensee and who is —

in the case of a licensee who holds a Class 2B provisional driving licence, riding astride behind the licensee as a pillion passenger within the circuit of a driving school which is licensed under Part 3 of the Act, or riding on another vehicle alongside, in front of or behind the licensee; or

in any case where the seating arrangement of the vehicle renders it practicable, sitting beside the licensee in the vehicle;

the licensee must not carry any passenger, except —

in the case of a licensee who holds a Class 2B provisional driving licence, a licensed instructor or a person who is a holder of a provisional driving licence for the same class of vehicle, and only within the circuit of a driving school which is licensed under Part 3 of the Act; or

in the case of a licensee who holds a provisional driving licence other than a Class 2B provisional driving licence, any licensed instructor or person appointed under rule 10;

the licensee shall, while the motor vehicle is being driven by him, clearly display in a conspicuous position at the front and at the rear of the vehicle a distinguishing mark in the form set out in the Fifth Schedule; and

the licensee shall not, except when he is undergoing a test —

drive a motor vehicle within the areas set out in the Sixth Schedule on any day, not being a Sunday or a public holiday, during the following hours:

7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.(B)12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.(C)4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.;

drive a motor vehicle within the areas set out in the Sixth Schedule on a Saturday, if that Saturday is not a public holiday, during the following hours:

7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.(B)12.00 noon to 2.00 p.m.; and

drive a motor vehicle at any time on any of the roads or within any of the places specified in the Seventh Schedule.

the original licence —

is lost;

has been destroyed;

is so defaced that any particulars thereon are no longer decipherable; or

is in any way unsatisfactory for the purpose of the identification of the holder; or

the holder of the licence is a person to whom section 44(3)(b) of the Act or rule 21 or 21A applies.