Proposed law change could stop driving licences being used as ID
The National Department of Transport has proposed amendments to road traffic regulations that would restrict the use of traffic register numbers, learner’s licences and driving licences as general identification documents, while introducing tighter controls for foreign nationals and TRN holders.
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