This is a legal document issued by the Department of Road Transport and Safety in accordance with the Road Traffic Act, which permits one to drive. This service is offered to both citizens and non-citizens who are 18 years and above.  

WHERE CAN I OBTAIN THIS SERVICE?

The service is available at all DRTS offices country wide. Please refer to DRTS key Service Map for more information.

HOW TO OBTAIN A DRIVING LICENSE?

Complete application form for provisional learner license (DL1)

Book and undergo Theory test, having passed Theory test  undergo  Eye test

Apply  for Provisional Learners’ license

Book  and undergo Yard and  Road test ,

Driving license is issued having successfully passed all tests.

HOW MUCH DO I PAY FOR THE SERVICE?

Where can I get more information?

Contact person:   

Amos Motshegwe                                     
Tel: 3905271                                       
 e-mail: amotshegwe@gov.bw

Physical Address                                       

Department of Road Transport and Safety
Tshomarelo House
Botswana Savings Bank Building
Private Bag 54
Gaborone

ACCESS CONTROL TO ROAD RESERVE SPACE

(Application for wayleave)

OVERVIEW

GUIDELINES

CHECKLIST 

SITE INSPECTION REPORT

OVERVIEW

Access control is a section that exists in the Design Division to oversee and coordinate access onto the Roads Department (RD) network and service/infrastructure occupation of RD road reserves by Local Authorities and other government Departments, Private Institutions, Individuals and/or Businesses; to ensure the geometric design conforms to the standards set out by RD.

THE PROCEDURE

Applicants seek permission from the Ministry of Transport & Communications through the Department of Roads upon which they apply for a wayleave. Once approved by the Ministry, the Department of Roads is the issuer of the wayleave.

The procedure applies to customers applying for an access from the Roads Department network (including regularization for existing accesses being upgraded), routing/locating service infrastructure within the road reserve (communication, power, water & sanitation) and/or works within the road reserve (parking facilities, bus stops & advertising).

WAYLEAVE APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1.    Enquiry/Submission of application by applicant to Roads HQ, Region Office, Depot Office.

Enquiries or submissions can be made at Roads Department seven (7) Regional Offices in Gaborone, Kanye, Tsabong, Ghanzi, Maun, Francistown, and Serowe OR at its 23 Depot Offices. Please contact PRO at 0800600679 or 3913511 for further information.

2.    RD feedback to submission. (One week)

3.    Inspection of application. (Two Weeks)

  - Site visit (if required)

- Assessment of applicants’ drawings vs. Design specifications (BRDM)

- Pre-feasibility approval/disapproval from Roads Department to applicant

4.      If pre-feasibility inspections by RD (which are technical) are satisfactory, applicant is required to submit a request to the Ministry of Transport as the next step.

5.    Approval/Disapproval by Ministry of Transport and Communications

6.    If approved by Ministry, Roads Department issues wayleave indicating applicable fees & conditions.

PLEASE NOTE:

Site investigations for applications will be done at respective depots or at Roads HQ in Gaborone, depending on their sensitivity and proximity.

Submission of a formal request to the Ministry of Transport & Communications can be done in parallel with pre-feasibility  inspections.

WAYLEAVE APPLICATION FEES

WAYLEAVE APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1.     Proof of use of land for which access of sought

2.     Engineering drawings capturing existing details

-         Accesses in close proximity (ie; road junctions)

-         Drainage facilities in proximity

-         Utilities which will be affected or in close proximity e.g. BPC Lines, WUC Pipes, Sewer Lines

-         Cross sectional details of proposed access/service trench

-         Expected movement into and within the property/reserve

3.    Locality plan/sketch showing exact location of property showing road from which access is sought whether major highway or otherwise or location of infrastructure routing/crossing (in case of services).

CONTACT PERSON

1.    Gerald Ditiro – 3913511 Ext. 5811

2.    Tebogo Molefhe - 3913511 Ext. 5751

3.    Public Relations Office – 3913511 Ext. 5788 or Toll Free 0800600679

It is a single trip permit used by operators who convey goods for a single trip on a commercial motor vehicles issued at the border.

Requirements:

Copy of vehicle registration book

Valid vehicle roadworthiness certificate

Valid permit from country of origin

Consignment Note

Pay required fee (P100.00 application fee)

Where can I get more information?

Contact person:

Amos Motshegwe
Tel: 3905271
e-mail: amotshegwe@gov.bw

Physical Address

Department of Road Transport and Safety
Tshomarelo House
Botswana Savings Bank Building
Private Bag 54
Gaborone

general procedure/requirement for the change of vehicle ownership is as follows:

Registration book signed by the previous owner and new owner (stamp if applicable

A certified copy of identity of the previous owner if the he/she is not available

A clearance letter from financial institution for vehicles with financial interest (for vehicles purchased through loan scheme.

The required fee of P130

Where can I get more information?

Contact person:

Amos Motshegwe
Tel: 3905271
e-mail: amotshegwe@gov.bw

Physical Address

Department of Road Transport and Safety
Tshomarelo House
Botswana Savings Bank Building
Private Bag 54
Gaborone

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