Driving licence in Brunei
| Bruneian driving licence Lesen memandu Negara Brunei Darussalam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Issued by |  Land Transport Department |
| Purpose | Authorisation |
| Expiration | 1, 3, 5, 10 years |
In Brunei Darussalam, driving licence is required before any person are allowed to drive a motor vehicle.[1] In order to obtain the driving licence, the person must pass the theory and practical test in Brunei. Once passed the test, the person will be issued Provisional Driving Licence which is valid for one year. After one year, the person will get the full driving licence.[2][3]
Classes of driving licence[edit]
The classification of motor vehicles and eligibility of a driving licence in Brunei is as follows:[4]
| Class | Type | Minimum age |
|---|---|---|
| 1B | Motorcycle with engine capacity not exceeding 250cc | 18 |
| 1A | Motorcycle with engine capacity below 500cc | 19 |
| 1 | Motorcycle with engine capacity of 500cc and over | 20 |
| 2B | Articulate vehicle unladen weight below 3000kg | 21 |
| 2A | Articulate vehicle unladen weight between 3000kg and below 6000kg | 21 |
| 2 | Articulate vehicle unladen weight 6000kg or over | 21 |
| 3 | Private and Commercial vehicles net weight below 3000kg | 18 |
| 4 | Commercial vehicles net weight 3000kg and over | 21 |
| 5 | Commercial vehicles net weight between 4500 kilogrammes and over | 21 |
| 6 | Bus with more than 16 passenger | 21 |
| 6A | Bus with not more than 16 passenger | 21 |
| 7 | Invalid Carriage | 18 |
| 8 | Road Roller | 21 |
| 9 | Steam Driven Vehicle | 21 |
| 10 | Track Laying Vehicle | 21 |
| 11 | Wheeled Tractor | 21 |
| 12 | Taxicab | 21 |
International driving permit[edit]
Brunei is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic where the International Driving Permit (IDP) is honored. Holders of the Bruneian driving license does not need to acquire International driving permit to drive in any ASEAN countries in accordance with The Kuala Lumpur Agreement of 1985.[5][6]
References[edit]
- ↑ https://www.agc.gov.bn/AGC%20Images/LOB/PDF/Cap68subRg1(2.8.07).pdf
- ↑ "Driving Licenses".
- ↑ https://www.agc.gov.bn/AGC%20Images/LOB/PDF/Chapter%2068(07).pdf
- ↑ "Classification of Licences".
- ↑ Agreement on the Recognition of Domestic Driving Licences Issued by ASEAN Countries (PDF).
- ↑ http://www.jpd.gov.bn/SitePages/Land%20Transport%20Department/Regulations/Act%20and%20Regulations.aspx
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