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The Act addresses definitions, the commission’s formation and governance, and the registration and powers of various authorities and officers. 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However, that Act has  \nnot yet been brought into force, so the amendments made by it are not reflected here.  \nACT  \nTo 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.  \n(Signed by the President on 8 December 1999)  \nARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS  \nPRELIMINARY  \nSection  \n1. Definitions  \nCHAPTER 1  \nTRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA  \n2. Establishment of Transportation Commission of Namibia  \n3. Constitution of Commission  \n4. Term of office and remuneration  \n5. Vacation of office  \n6. Meetings of Commission  \n7. Functions of Commission  \n8. Committees of Commission  \n9. Administrative functions  \nCHAPTER 2  \nREGISTERING AUTHORITIES AND OFFICERS  \n10. Appointment of registering authorities  \n11. Appointment of officers  \n12. Registration and grading of authorised officers  \n13. Powers, duties and functions of licence inspectors  \n14. Powers, duties and functions of traffic officers  \n15. Powers, duties and functions of road transport inspectors  \n16. Powers, duties and functions of vehicle examiners  \n17. Powers, duties and functions of driving examiners  \n18. Failure to comply with instruction or direction of authorised officer or peace officer  \n19. Impersonating an authorised officer or peace officer or inducing such officer to neglect performing any duty  \nCHAPTER 3  \nREGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, REGISTRATION OF MANUFACTURERS, BUILDERS  \nAND IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND  \nNUMBER PLATE MANUFACTURERS  \n20. Registration and licensing of motor vehicles  \n21. Registration as manufacturer, builder or importer or number plate manufacturer  \n22. Suspension or cancellation of registration of manufacturer, builder or importer or number plate manufacturer  \n23. Registration of motor vehicle by manufacturer, builder or importer  \n24. Right of appeal to Commission  \n25. Inspectorate of manufacturers, builders, importers and number plate manufacturers  \nCHAPTER 4  \nFITNESS OF DRIVERS  \nPART I: AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR TESTING  \nFOR DRIVING LICENCES  \n26. Testing for driving licences by Namibian Police  \n27. Registration and grading of driving testing centres  \n28. Suspension or cancellation of registration of driving testing centre  \n29. Right of appeal to Commission  \n30. Inspectorate of driving testing centres  \nPART II: FITNESS OF DRIVERS AND REGISTRATION  \nOF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS  \n31. Driver of motor vehicle to be licensed  \n32. Issue of licence authorising driving of motor vehicle  \n33. Classification of learners’ licences and driving licences  \n34. Disqualification from obtaining or holding learner’s or driving licence  \n35. Duty to disclose disqualification  \n36. Application for and issue of learner’s licence  \n37. Application for and issue of driving licence  \n38. Minister may designate driving testing centre or driving examiner  \n39. Right of appeal to Minister  \n40. Validity and replacement of driving licences issued under repealed laws  \n41. Foreign driving licences and international driving permits  \n42. Power of Minister to suspend or cancel lic","cbCaiu5owuar85S7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu5owuar85S7","pdf",759125,75,"English","# Preliminary\n## Definitions\n# Chapter 1 - Transportation Commission of Namibia\n## Establishment of Transportation Commission of Namibia\n## Constitution of Commission\n## Term of office and remuneration\n## Vacation of office\n## Meetings of Commission\n## Functions of Commission\n## Committees of Commission\n## Administrative functions\n# Chapter 2 - Registering Authorities and Officers\n## Appointment of registering authorities\n## Appointment of officers\n## Registration and grading of authorised officers\n## Powers, duties and functions of licence inspectors\n## Powers, duties and functions of traffic officers\n## Powers, duties and functions of road transport inspectors\n## Powers, duties and functions of vehicle examiners\n## Powers, duties and functions of driving examiners\n## Failure to comply with instruction or direction of authorised officer or peace officer\n## Impersonating an authorised officer or peace officer or inducing such officer to neglect performing any duty\n# Chapter 3 - Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles\n## Registration and licensing of motor vehicles\n## Registration as manufacturer, builder or importer or number plate manufacturer\n## Suspension or cancellation of registration of manufacturer, builder or importer or number plate manufacturer\n## Registration of motor vehicle by manufacturer, builder or importer\n## Right of appeal to Commission\n## Inspectorate of manufacturers, builders, importers and number plate manufacturers\n# Chapter 4 - Fitness of Drivers\n## Part I: Authority Responsible for Testing for Driving Licences\n## Part II: Fitness of Drivers and Registration of Driving Instructors\n## Part III: Suspension, Cancellation and Endorsement of Licences\n# Chapter 5 - Fitness of Vehicles\n## Examination of roadworthiness of vehicles\n## Registration and grading of vehicle testing stations\n## Suspension or cancellation of registration of vehicle testing station\n## Right of appeal to Commission\n## Inspectorate of vehicle testing stations\n## Roadworthy certificate required in respect of motor vehicle\n## Application for roadworthy certificate","[{\"question\":\"What does the Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 establish?\",\"answer\":\"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.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the Act structure the Transportation Commission’s governance?\",\"answer\":\"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.\"},{\"question\":\"What areas of licensing and regulation does the Act cover?\",\"answer\":\"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.\"}]","Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 - Arrangement of Sections | PDF",189]