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Clause 12A.1. Renewals of existing driver licences

Unofficial consolidated version of the Recoverable Assistance Programme
-- as at 4 September 2026

12A.1

Renewals of existing driver licences

12A.1.1

MSD may make a Payment to an Applicant for the actual cost of applying under the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 for a renewal of a Driver Licence if-

(a)

The Applicant-

(i)

Is the holder of an unexpired Driver Licence; or

(ii)

Has been the holder of a Driver Licence which the Applicant failed for a good or sufficient reason to renew before its expiry; and

(b)

The Applicant is applying for a Driver Licence of the same or equivalent class or classes.

12A.1.2A

The amount of any Payment made under clause 12A.1.1 must not exceed the actual cost for renewal of a Driver Licence under the Land Transport (Driver Licensing and Driver Testing Fees) Regulations 1999.

12A.1.3

MSD may make one Payment under Clause 12A.1.1 to each of the Applicant and his or her spouse or partner during a 52 Week Period.

12A.1.4

A Payment under Clause 12A.1.1 must not be made to an Applicant who is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Driver Licence under any enactment.