Is the Licensing Authority (Licensing Bureau) permitted to delay the renewal of a driving license for a person who has a pending fine?
- The Licensing Bureau is only permitted to delay renewal if the fine was accompanied by the issuance of demerit points, based on the traffic point system.
- Yes. It is permitted to delay renewal due to fines imposed by any governmental body.
- No. The Licensing Bureau is not permitted to delay license renewal without the consent of the driving license holder.
- Correct answer: Yes, but only if the fine was imposed due to a traffic offense.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Yes, but only if the fine was imposed due to a traffic offense.
The Licensing Bureau may hold back a licence renewal while the holder still owes a fine for a traffic offence. This applies whether or not the offence carried demerit points, and the driver's consent is not needed. Fines imposed by other government bodies for matters unrelated to traffic are not a reason to delay renewal, so pay traffic fines on time.