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Driver's Licence
Requirements to operate a vehicle by law
The Provisional driver's license (learner's license)
Renew or replace lost provisional (learner's) driver’s license
Validity of a provisional driver’s license
The requirements for use of a provisional driver’s license
Operating a motor vehicle without the provisional drivers license in your possession
The Jamaican driver's license
What to expect at the examination depot
Types/Categories of license:
The motor cycle license test:
The private driver’s license test:
The general driver’s license test:
Driver’s license for the disabled
Validity of driver’s license
Renewing the driver’s license
An international driver's license
Replacement of lost driver’s license
Operating a motor vehicle without a drivers license
The Driver’s License
Types/Categories of License:
  • Motorcyle License
  • Private License: There are two types of private licenses, automatic only and automatic & standard only. Persons with a private license will be able to drive cars, pickup,suvs, mini buses etc. not being used as a commercial carrier (CMC) or a public passenger vehicle (PPV).
  • General License: Persons are allowed to drive small trucks(not exceeding 2500kg) to full size trucks (open license), Public Passenger Vehicles(PPV), and all commercial vehicles.