Smarter Driver Licence Testing Centres Rolled Out in Gauteng

For a faster, fairer, and more modern driver licensing experience, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has announced the province-wide rollout of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs), introducing cutting-edge technology and streamlined services without compromising road safety objectives. Operational Smart DLTCs set to open soon include Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen, and Midrand, significantly expanding access to quality licensing services, particularly in townships and previously underserved areas. “We are expanding Smart Licensing Centres to ensure services are closer to communities. These centres offer online, cashless services, with licence renewals taking approximately 10 minutes,” said MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela on Sunday. The state-of-the-art facilities are expected to redefine the licensing experience by offering greater efficiency, convenience, and improved turnaround times for licence renewals and related services. The administration system to be utilised is specifically designed to support modern licensing service centres. Diale-Tlabela said the rollout forms part of the provincial government’s Smart Mobility Plan under the Growing Gauteng Together 2030 framework and aligns with broader road safety objectives. “This is about more than convenience; it’s also about road safety. When licensing services are accessible and corruption-free, more people are properly licensed instead of driving illegally or obtaining fake licences. Road safety starts with proper licensing,” she said. The integration of Smart DLTCs into underprivileged areas ensures that quality services are available closer to where people live, reducing the need for long and costly travel to distant licensing offices. “These centres reduce backlogs, expand capacity, and respond effectively to the province’s growing licence renewal demands. They also ease congestion at traditional licensing offices, improving the system for everyone,” the MEC added. For public convenience, the centres will operate from Monday to Saturday. Services will be appointment-based, with turnaround times of approximately 10 minutes, and dedicated law enforcement officials will be deployed at the facilities to enhance transparency and integrity. In addition to service delivery improvements, the initiative is expected to contribute to job creation, supporting the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce South Africa’s unemployment rate