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Clause 17A.1. Renewals of existing driver licences

Unofficial consolidated version of the Special Needs Grants Programme
-- as at 4 September 2026

17A.1

Renewals of existing driver licences

17A1.1

MSD may make a recoverable Grant 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.

17A.1.2

The amount of any Grant made under clause 17A.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.

17A.1.3

MSD may make one Grant under Clause 17A.1.1 to each of the Applicant and his or her spouse or partner during a 52 Week Period.

17A.1.4

A Grant under Clause 17A.1.1 must not be made to an Applicant who is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Driver Licence under any enactment.