Road Traffic Act · s 21

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s 21Age of driver

A person shall be disqualified from obtaining a driving licence —

(a)

to drive a motor vehicle or motorcycle, if he is under the age of 18 years;

(b)

to drive a heavy vehicle or a public service vehicle, if he is under the age of 21 years;

(c)

while another driving licence granted to him is in force, whether such licence is suspended or not:

Provided nevertheless that nothing in this paragraph is deemed to prevent the lawful renewal of any such licence;

(d)

if he is by a conviction under Part 5 or by an order of the court under Part 6 disqualified from holding or obtaining the licence.