The Cabinet has approved the extension of the validity period of driving licences for light motor vehicles and motorcycles from five years to 10 years. Ntshavheni said the extension applies to Codes A, A1, B and EB, increasing the validity period from five to 10 years. Minister Ntshavheni said the implementation of the extended validity period requires legislative amendments. The Department of Transport is meanwhile advising motorists to continue renewing expired driver's licence cards for light motor vehicles and motorcycles until a new law extending the validity period from five to 10 years comes into effect. It noted that the change was informed by a study undertaken by the Road Traffic Management Corporation, which recommended that extending the validity period would align with the best international practice.