Question:
I am 71 years of age and need the support of a walking stick – I struggle to get in and out of a vehicle but still drive.
Will I qualify for a Public Drivers Permit to drive a 3-ton truck? I do have a valid heavy duty drivers licence.
Answer:
It will depend on the medical report from the doctor. See the provisions of section 15(1)(h). If the vehicle’s GVM does not exceed 3 500 kg you do not need a PRDP for transporting goods.
One of the disqualifying provisions are –
Sec 15. Disqualification from obtaining or holding learner’s or driving licence
(1) A person shall be disqualified from obtaining or holding a learner’s or driving licence—
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(f) if he or she is suffering from one of the following diseases or disabilities:
(i) Uncontrolled epilepsy;
(ii) sudden attacks of disabling giddiness or fainting due to hypertension or any other cause;
(iii) any form of mental illness to such an extent that it is necessary that he or she be detained, supervised, controlled and treated as a patient in terms of the Mental Health Act, 1973 (Act No. 18 of 1973);
(iv) any condition causing muscular incoordination;
(v) uncontrolled diabetes mellitus;
(vi) defective vision ascertained in accordance with a prescribed standard;
(vii) any other disease or physical defect which is likely to render him or her incapable of effectively driving and controlling a motor vehicle of the class to which such licence relates without endangering the safety of the public: Provided that deafness shall not of itself be deemed to be such a defect;
Regards
Alta Swanepoel
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