GAMBIS Gambia Biometric Identification System : Apply For Driver’s License

Name of the Organization : The Gambia Biometric Identification System
Type of Facility : Apply For Driver’s License
Country : Gambia

Official Website : http://www.gambis.gm/

Apply For Driver’s License :

All first time applicants of motor driver’s license need to fill and submit a prescribed provisional license application form and be issued with a learner’s license which extends for a minimum of 3 months. Fee for learners license is D100.

Related : Biometric Identification System GAMBIS Apply For Residential Permit Gambia : www.statusin.org/8855.html

Successful applicants at the end of the 3 months will be issued with a certificate of competence indicating the choice of vehicle grouping such as
** Group A Private motor car
** Group B Motor cycle
** Group C Commercial vehicle
** Group D Motor vehicle of special type

Applicants for International driving license are issued in the following categories :
** Group A Motor-cycles with or without a side-car, invalid carriages and three-wheeled motorvehicles with an unladen weight not exceeding 400 KGs or 900 LBs
** Group B Motor vehicles used for the transport of passengers and comprising, in addition to the driver’s seat at most 8 seats or those used for the transport of goods and having a permissible maximum weight not exceeding 3,500 KGs or 7,700 LBs. Vehicles in this category may ber coupled with light trailer
** Group C Motor vehicles used for the transport of goods and of which the permissible maximum weight exceeds 3,500 KGs or 7,700 LBs. Vehicles in this category may be coupled with a light trailer
** Group D Motor vehicles used for the transport of passengers and comprising, in addition to the driver’s seat more than 8 seats. Vehicles in this category may be coupled with a light trailer.
** Group E Motor vehicles of categories B, C or D, as authorised above, with other than a light trailer

All foreign driver’s license are valid for only 90 days. After that the holder needs to acquire a Gambian Driver’s License

Residential Permit holders are not allowed to have commercial driver’s license except where clearance has been given by the Inspector General of Police. Such clearance is subject to renewal every year.

Road Safety :
With increasing numbers of drivers on the road, it is important that all road users share the same understanding of important and common driving procedures. This booklet is designed to inform you about key road practice that will benefit both you and all other road users. Please read the information and understand it.

The law of The Gambia requires that all road users understand and fully comply with the laws as set by the Motor Traffic Act (1997).

Road Signs :
Road Signs are an essential part of the Gambian road system. All road users must know and understand the road signs listed below. Paying attention to road signs helps you move around safely and efficiently.

Traffic Signals :
Traffic signals control the flow of traffic to improve safety and access to roads. Please be sure to fully understand these signals.

Traffic Signals are currentlymost prominent in Westfield, Fajara, and around Banjul International Airport.

Application Form :
The application form is not for sale and you can download it form below.

Download Here : http://www.gambis.gm/downloads