Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 - Arrangement of Sections

Sep 18, 2026

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Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 in Namibia establishes the Transportation Commission and sets a regulatory framework for traffic control on public roads. The Act addresses definitions, the commission’s formation and governance, and the registration and powers of various authorities and officers. It also governs licensing matters for drivers and vehicles, including testing, fitness requirements, endorsements, suspensions and cancellations, appeals, and procedures after enforcement actions, as well as vehicle fitness and cross-border road transport arrangements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages75

Reading Time3 h 9 min

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Preliminary

Definitions

Chapter 1 - Transportation Commission of Namibia

Establishment of Transportation Commission of Namibia

Constitution of Commission

Term of office and remuneration

Vacation of office

Meetings of Commission

Functions of Commission

Committees of Commission

Administrative functions

Chapter 2 - Registering Authorities and Officers

Appointment of registering authorities

Appointment of officers

Registration and grading of authorised officers

Powers, duties and functions of licence inspectors

Powers, duties and functions of traffic officers

Powers, duties and functions of road transport inspectors

Powers, duties and functions of vehicle examiners

Powers, duties and functions of driving examiners

Failure to comply with instruction or direction of authorised officer or peace officer

Impersonating an authorised officer or peace officer or inducing such officer to neglect performing any duty

Chapter 3 - Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles

Registration and licensing of motor vehicles

Registration as manufacturer, builder or importer or number plate manufacturer

Suspension or cancellation of registration of manufacturer, builder or importer or number plate manufacturer

Registration of motor vehicle by manufacturer, builder or importer

Right of appeal to Commission

Inspectorate of manufacturers, builders, importers and number plate manufacturers

Chapter 4 - Fitness of Drivers

Part I: Authority Responsible for Testing for Driving Licences

Part II: Fitness of Drivers and Registration of Driving Instructors

Part III: Suspension, Cancellation and Endorsement of Licences

Chapter 5 - Fitness of Vehicles

Examination of roadworthiness of vehicles

Registration and grading of vehicle testing stations

Suspension or cancellation of registration of vehicle testing station

Right of appeal to Commission

Inspectorate of vehicle testing stations

Roadworthy certificate required in respect of motor vehicle

Application for roadworthy certificate

Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 (GG 2251) brought into force on 6 April 2001 by GN 52/2001 (GG 2503), with the following exceptions: section 23 did not come into effect at all, and section 112 did not come into effect insofar as it relates to the repeal of the Road Transportation Act 74 of 1977 and its amendments, as these laws relate to passenger transport as amended by Road Traffic and Transport Amendment Act 6 of 2008 (GG 4179) came into force on date of publication: 9 December 2008 (Note that Act 6 of 2008 as promulgated by GN 280/2008 (GG 4179) withdraws a previous Act 6 of 2008 as promulgated by GN 257/2008 (GG 4147) . ) The Act is also amended by the Vehicle Mass Act 1 of 2024 (GG 8349) . However, that Act has not yet been brought into force, so the amendments made by it are not reflected here. ACT To provide for the establishment of the Transportation Commission of Namibia; for the control of traffic on public roads, the licensing of drivers, the registration and licensing of vehicles, the control and regulation of road transport across Namibia’ s borders; and formatters incidental thereto. (Signed by the President on 8 December 1999) ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PRELIMINARY Section 1. Definitions CHAPTER 1 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA 2. Establishment of Transportation Commission of Namibia 3. Constitution of Commission 4. Term of office and remuneration 5. Vacation of office 6. Meetings of Commission 7. Functions of Commission 8. Committees of Commission 9. Administrative functions CHAPTER 2 REGISTERING AUTHORITIES AND OFFICERS 10. Appointment of registering authorities 11. Appointment of officers 12. Registration and grading of authorised officers 13. Powers, duties and functions of licence inspectors 14. Powers, duties and functions of traffic officers 15. Powers, duties and functions of road transport inspectors 16. Powers, duties and functions of vehicle examiners 17. Powers, duties and functions of driving examiners 18. Failure to comply with instruction or direction of authorised officer or peace officer 19. Impersonating an authorised officer or peace officer or inducing such officer to neglect performing any duty CHAPTER 3 REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, REGISTRATION OF MANUFACTURERS, BUILDERS AND IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND NUMBER PLATE MANUFACTURERS 20. Registration and licensing of motor vehicles 21. Registration as manufacturer, builder or importer or number plate manufacturer 22. Suspension or cancellation of registration of manufacturer, builder or importer or number plate manufacturer 23. Registration of motor vehicle by manufacturer, builder or importer 24. Right of appeal to Commission 25. Inspectorate of manufacturers, builders, importers and number plate manufacturers CHAPTER 4 FITNESS OF DRIVERS PART I: AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR TESTING FOR DRIVING LICENCES 26. Testing for driving licences by Namibian Police 27. Registration and grading of driving testing centres 28. Suspension or cancellation of registration of driving testing centre 29. Right of appeal to Commission 30. Inspectorate of driving testing centres PART II: FITNESS OF DRIVERS AND REGISTRATION OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS 31. Driver of motor vehicle to be licensed 32. Issue of licence authorising driving of motor vehicle 33. Classification of learners’ licences and driving licences 34. Disqualification from obtaining or holding learner’s or driving licence 35. Duty to disclose disqualification 36. Application for and issue of learner’s licence 37. Application for and issue of driving licence 38. Minister may designate driving testing centre or driving examiner 39. Right of appeal to Minister 40. Validity and replacement of driving licences issued under repealed laws 41. Foreign driving licences and international driving permits 42. Power of Minister to suspend or cancel lic

FAQs

What does the Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 establish?

It provides for the establishment of the Transportation Commission of Namibia and creates a control and regulatory framework for traffic on public roads and road transport activities across Namibia’s borders.

How does the Act structure the Transportation Commission’s governance?

It sets out provisions for the commission’s establishment and constitution, term of office and remuneration, vacation of office, meetings, functions, committees, and administrative functions.

What areas of licensing and regulation does the Act cover?

It covers licensing of drivers and registration of vehicles, including testing for driving licences, fitness requirements for drivers and vehicles, suspension and cancellation of licences and registrations, and procedures and appeals relating to enforcement actions.

Sep 18, 2026

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