279,000 Drivers Have Still Not Claimed the DLC

11 years ago - 28 March 2013, Le Matinal
279,000 Drivers Have Still Not Claimed the DLC
Distribution 'Driving Licence Counterpart' (DLC) ends Thursday at 19 hours. Those who have not yet taken possession of this document have a few hours to do. To date, only 371 000 drivers took possession of this document on 650,000 license holders or the 'learner'.

Approximately 279,000 motorists are therefore not in possession of the DLC. At the Traffic Branch, is mentioned several reasons why motorists have not taken possession of the DLC. Some have died, others are outside or have emigrated, while those aged 65 or more are not interested to take it because they do not drive. Still others are sick. There is also the fact that some drivers were disqualified by the court while others are in prison for crimes. By cons, those countries are not able to take their DLC Traffic Branch on their return.

With regard to the entry into force of the DLC, it is maintained by April 1. If, after this date, the law enforcement agencies to conduct a routine check and ask a driver to produce his license, he must do so by showing her as DLC. The absence of this document constitute an offense punishable by fine.

Rs 10,000 fine for failing to DLC

Drivers who present their 'Driving Licence Counterpart ' (DLC) at a police control will be fined Rs 10,000. However, to date, they are almost 300,000 license holders or the 'learner' that has not yet taken possession of this document, while the deadline for the distribution ends this Thursday evening.

Those who are about to get their DCL Thursday must produce their national identity card or birth certificate, driver's license or "learner's license, and proof of address. Drivers who can not make the trip can send a representative with their ID card and a letter of authorization.

It should be noted that the penalty points will be based on a 'Penalty Points System'. Points awarded for an offense remain in force for three years. Holder will permit 'normal' and it is only committing offenses that points will be attributed. However, it should not exceed the limit of 15 points, which entaînera then the de facto suspension of his license. Those who mislead the DLC will cost Rs 100 to get a new one.