The Land Transport Authority tries to provide accurate and timely registration and licensing service for the general public. The registration and licensing data was very important to determine effective law enforcement and road safety initiatives that would enforce road safety and benefit road users.

The number of new and secondhand motor vehicles registered for the first time in 2006 was 6543 which was 694 less than number of vehicles registered in 2005.
The driver’s license renewal ratio was introduced to track the number of licensed drivers who renewed their driving license in 2006 against those who were due for removal of their driving license in 2006.

Classes 1, 2 & 8

As from now, all expired Driving License for more than 3 years who applies for payment of arrears must produce a Medical Certificate with the application.

Class 1 - Motor Cycle
Class 2 - Private Vehicle
Class 8 - Vehicle for Disabled Persons

• Learners Permit - $17 ($10 Application fee & $7 card printing)
• Requirements
  1. fill-in application form
  2. 2 passport size photo
  3. original birth certificate or passport
  4. 16 ½ years
  5. sit oral exam same day
• Booking fee for Classes 1,2 & 8 - $11 (book in person)
• Over 17 yrs

License for:

• 1yr $14
• 3yrs $41.50
• 6yrs $83

Classes 3, 4 & 5

Class 3 - Taxi / Rentals
Class 4 - Mini Bus/Carriers
Class 5 - Buses

• Learners Permit - $17
• DDC is only for Public Service Vehicles (PSV)
• Requirements
  1. fill-in application form - $27.50 (including Police clearance fee $22)
     ($27.50 applies only to Classes 3, 4 & 5)
  2. Original birth certificate
  3. 1 passport size photo
  4. possess a Class 2 full license
  5. over 21 years
• Booking fee for Classes 3 & 4 - $15.50
• For Public Service Vehicles, applicants will have to attend a Defensive Driving

Course and produce Medical Report validity for 5yrs

License for:

• 1 yr $21
• 3yrs $63
• 6yrs $126

Classes 6, 7 & 9

Class 6 - More than 3.5 Tonnes
Class 7 - Articulated Vehicles
Class 9 - Forklift/Crane/Bulldozers/Rollers]

• Learners Permit - $17
• No application fee is charged
• Requirements
  1. over 21 years
  2. Defensive Driving Certificate
  3. Group 6 will need Group 2 license and medical, no DDC
  4. Group 7 will need Group 6 license
  5. Group 9 will need Groups 2 & 6 license
• Booking fee for Classes 5,6,7 & 9 - $20.50

License for:

• 1 yr $21
• 3yrs $63
• 6yrs $126

Late Renewals

• If PSV license has expired for more than 1yr, client must undergo a driving test before license could be renewed (also check medical and DDC)
• Classes 2, 8 within 3yrs of expiry date, renewal shall be backdated
• If classes 1,2,6,7,8 or 9 license has expired for over 3yrs, applicant will have to undergo a fresh driving test

Duplicate License if valid license, client presents:

• A completed application form
• A Statutory Declaration Form (signed by Justice of Peace)
• Police Report
• Fee $8

If invalid License, client presents:

• A completed application form
• A Statutory Declaration Form (signed by Justice of Peace)
• Fee $8

Adjustment of License

• When client holds a valid class 2 or 6 license and obtains a PSV license the
• following procedure shall apply for the issuance of PSV license
• Application fee $5
• Alteration/extension of license $9
• Issue of replacement card $8
• Expiry date remains as of original license

Conversation of Overseas License

Client must be physically at the counter, but currently anyone can bring in someone else’s license to convert-approved by CE on 20/03/06.

• Requirements
  • Fill-in application form
  • Produce overseas license
  • Original passport/birth certificate
  • Work permit
  • Fee $19 ($14 renewal + $5 application fee)
• Applicant from left hand driven country must undergo a driving test (free of charge) before a Fiji License is issued after 6 months of use of foreign license – test is free if the foreign license is valid.

International License

It is a booklet because the license has to incorporate the ;

• English, Chinese & French Language. There is a membership of countries allowing the use of the Int’l License Driving Convention of contracting States which includes America.
• Requirements
  1. Fill in application form
  2. Full drivers license card
  3. 1 passport photo
  4. Authorization letter from client if away overseas not physically present to sign the international drivers license
  5. Expired International Drivers Permit (for renewal)
  6. Fee $32 Replacement/Issue
     • Lost International License: Police Report + Statutory Declaration + $32

Permit

• Fill-in application form, fee $40 (application fee, police vetting)
• Minimum qualification a pass in Fiji Junior Certificate or equivalent qualification
• 2 passport size photo
• Birth certificate
• Must be a holder of Class 2 full license

Course is conducted twice a year.

Driving Instructors Permit

Driving Instructor's Requirements

• Certificate of Competency for Driving Instructor
• Fiji Junior Certificate Exam Pass or equivalent
• 2 passport photo
• Original Birth Certificate
• Fiji license holder for over 3yrs
• Character Reference
• Letter of Application Fee $32.50

Certificate of Competency for Driving Instructor Requirements:

• Must clear all pending traffic fines with LTA before applying
• Be 21 yrs and over to apply
• Holder of a full driver licence for more than 5 yrs (class 2)
• Obtain a LTA Act 1998, LTA Regulation 2000 and Fiji Road Code Book
• Posses a valid Defensive Driving Certificate
• Produce certified true copy of “Birth Certificate”
• FSLC pass or equivalent

A: Number Plates

1. Replacement number plate with labels for COMMERCIAL class vehicle: fee charged is $16.50 - (old account code 4178)
2. Issue of new plate without label will remain as $14.00 - (old account code 4173)
3. Replacement of number plate for all PRIVATE and PSV classes: fee charged will be $14.00

B: Unique Application

• Application (Written)-on approval By RMCE - Pay $325
• Transfer of Unique:
  • $135-if not simultaneously utilized-Revervation Fee
  • $9 – Amendment to registration to the fee (i.e Sequential Number plate/Original)
  • $5-Fitting & Number Plate fee (i.e Sequential Number plate/Original)
  • $4- adjustment fee for change of registration label (if valid) on the unique.
• Transfwer of Unique 2: Unique to a sequential with original replacing unique
  • $9 Amendment of records for Unique
  • $5 Number Plate Fitting
  • $4 Adjustment on registration Label
  • $51 transfer of Unique Plate

LPG Taxi Requirements

• Original Taxi Permit
• A Request Letter
• 1 Passport Photo
• $7 Search Fee

Motor vehicle owners responsibility:

Owning a Motor Vehicle in Fiji can be exciting and rewarding, if you make sure that it is properly maintained, regularly washed and is made to comply with the legislation currently in place.

A properly maintained motor vehicle will ensure that the service it provides is always first class, because it is receiving the proper technical and mechanical attention it needs. By the same token a regular wash up gets rid of dirt that could turn into rust and assist in the corrosion of the motor vehicle.

That motor vehicle can only be allowed to run on any Fiji road if it has the proper papers which signifies that it has fully complied with the law in that it now has a Certificate of Fitness.

It is the responsibility of the motor vehicle owner to ensure that the vehicle is fully registered with a valid third party policy to safeguard its passengers.

Motor vehicle owners are therefore warned that you will have to pay fines and penalties if the LTA’s current operation finds your vehicle running on the roads while it is unregistered.

Any unregistered motor vehicle caught by LTA enforcement officers will be impounded, which means the owners will have to pay extra because of other service charges they will incur.

Section 49 (1) of the Land Transport Act 1998 specifies that all motor vehicle and trailer must be registered irrespective of whether trailer and, or, the motor vehicle is to be used exclusively on a private property.

Section 49 (3) makes it an offence for a motor vehicle owner to drive an unregistered vehicle anywhere in the country and is liable, on conviction, to the prescribed penalty.

The prescribed penalty for driving an unregistered motor vehicle is $200 spot fine for the first offence and $300.00 for any subsequent offence. It also awards 1 and 2 demerit points respectively.

Other fees you will have to pay, if your motor vehicle is impounded includes the following:

Motor vehicle owners will therefore note that it is much cheaper for you to come on time and pay your registration fees and have you vehicle inspected for Certificate of Fitness on time.

Remember that you will need to have a valid Third Party Policy, for the period in which the motor vehicle is being registered, otherwise your motor vehicle will not be registered. If this does not happen then the expiry of either will automatically invalidate the other.

The law on unregistered vehicles applies to all motor vehicles used in Fiji, either on public or private roads.

The public must also note that contrary to what you may have heard the cost of Wheeltax has never changed in the last decade and remains at the current rates:

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