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Number Plate Manufacturer’s Licence

Overview

This service is offered to individuals or businesses who want to manufacture or supply motor vehicle number plates.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and residents.

How do I get this service?
  • Download and complete number plate manufacturer/ suppliers' application form . Application forms are also available at the enquiries desk at the Department of Road Transport and Safety across the country.
  • submit the document along with supporting documents at the nearest Department of Road Transport and Safety office .
  • Pay prescribed fees and you will be issued with a licence accordingly.
What supporting documents are required?
  • A copy of valid identity 
  • Copy of certificate of incorporation
  • Copy of shareholder certificate
  • Copy of Trade licence
  • Copy of identity of director(s)
  • Manufacturer's licence (renewal)
How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices around the country.Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices around the country

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How much does it cost?
  • Number plate manufacturer (1st year) – BWP2535
  • Renewal – BWP845.00
Meta tags

Transport and Communications 

Keywords

Number plate manufacturers permit/ licence

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Unit

Department of Road Transport and Safety

Tshomarelo House
Botswana Savings Bank Building
Private Bag 0054 
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (267) 368-8600
Fax.(267) 397-1117/1114

Toll free Number : 17779

Email: mtcpro%E2%80%8B [at] gov.bw (mtcpro​@gov.bw) 

Technical/Engineering Advice

Overview

Provide design standards and manuals guiding the road sector industry through policy formulation (standards) and make inputs to the physical planning with respect to road developments.

Who is eligible?
  • General public
  • Private Sector
  • Government departments
  • Parastatals
How do I get this service?

 Write letter addressed to the Director of Roads detailing the information you request from the Department.

What supporting documents are required?

None.

How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Roads Headquarters , West Gate Mall

Gaborone 

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

There are no costs associated with this service.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications , Technical engineering advice, guiding engineering expert

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Roads Headquarters 

Ministry of Transport and Communications
Private Bag 0026
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3913511
Fax. (+267) 3915952
Toll Free. 17779
Email. mtcpro [at] gov.bw

 

Training in Road Design, Construction & Maintenance

Overview

This service is intended for applicants seeking to enrol for a Certificate and Diploma in Highway Engineering, including short course training in Labour Based Technology at Roads Training Centre.

Who is eligible?

Diploma Training Qualifications

  • Roads Technician Certificate, BGCSE/ A levels or equivalent
  • Certificate in Civil Engineering

 

Certificate Training Qualifications

  • BGCSE or equivalent

 

Labour Based Technology

  • BGCSE or equivalent
How do I get this service?
What supporting documents are required?
  • Applicable Identity document
  • Certified copies of educational certificates
How long will this service take?

4 months.

Where can I obtain this service?

Roads Training Centre

Plot 77202 Maruapula 

Gaborone

Tel: +(267) 3912755.

How much does it cost?
Meta tags

Transport and Communication, Training at Roads Training Centre

Keywords

 RoadsTraining Centre

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Roads

Private Bag 0026

Gaborone

Tel: +(267) 3913511

Fax: +(267) 3915952

Toll Free Number - 17779

Email: mtcpro [at] gov.bw

Axle Load Control (Monitoring)

Overview

Weighing of vehicles at weighbridges for vehicles above 3500 kg.

Who is eligible?

All trucks/vehicles above 3500kg.

How do I get this service?
  • Truck enters the weighbridge.
  • Once weighed a certificate is issued.
What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents required.

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

0600hrs – 2200hrs Weighbridge Locations

  • Pioneer
  • Tlokweng
  • Martins Drift
  • Ramokgwebana
  • Kazungula
  • Mamuno

24hrs Weighbridge Locations

  • Dibete
  • Serule
  • Francistown
  • Sehithwa
How much does it cost?

No cost associated with this service.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, Axle Load, weigh bridge

Keywords

Axle Load Monitoring

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Roads

Private Bag 0026

Gaborone

Tel:+(267) 3913511

Fax: +(267) 3915952

Toll Free Number - 17779

Email: roadspublicrelations [at] gov.bw

Axle load control (exemption certification)

Overview

Issuing of certificates for abnormal loads .

Who is eligible?

Transporters with loads that qualify as abnormal.

How do I get this service?
  • Download and complete weighbridge application form. The form is also available at all weighbridges across the country.
  • Submit application form to the nearest Department of Roads Office or weigh bridge depot
  • Pay prescribed fee
  • issuance of permit 
What supporting documents are required?
  • Applicable identity.
  • Details of load and dimensions of the truck 
  • Route clearance report for super loads. 
How long will this service take?

One (1) day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Roads Department Headquarters ,Western Bypass next to Wimpy

Francistown Weighbridge, along Airport road.

How much does it cost?

Pay as per the pricing schedule.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications, weigh bridge, axle load, abnormal load

Keywords

Axle Load

Weigh Bridge

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Roads
West Gate Mall 
Unit No. 28, Western Bypass 
Tel. (267) 361-2000 
Fax.(267) 390-7236 
E-mail: mtcpro [at] gov.bw  

Traffic Data Information

Overview

This service is provided for individuals or businesses who want access to traffic data information.

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and non-citizens
  • Private businesses
  • Parastatals
How do I get this service?

Visit the nearest Department of Roads and submit request to access traffic data information.

What supporting documents are required?

No documents are required for this service.

How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit any of the Department of Roads offices across the country to access the service.

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

How much does it cost?

There is no cost associated with this service.

Meta tags

Transport and Communications 

Keywords

Traffic data , traffic data surveys

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Roads

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Private Bag 0026

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 3913511

Fax: (+267) 3915952

Toll Free: 17779

Email: mtcpro [at] gov.bw (mtcpro[at]gov[dot]bw)

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