Persons learning to drive any vehicle must carry a learner’s permit. In addition, permit holders when driving any vehicle which he/she has not qualified by test to drive, must carry the prescribed "L" plates at the front and back of the vehicle.
Permit holders should always be accompanied by a person having a valid driver's licence for not less than two years or when driving a bicycle, solo motor-cycle or any vehicle other than a motor vehicle, not constructed or adapted to carry more than one person.
Note: A learner’s permit is only valid for six months.
You must be 17 years or older to apply for a Learner’s Permit.
- Complete application for a Licence to Drive a Motor Vehicle Form. Applicants must apply in person.
- Submit form and supporting documents to the Road Traffic Department (Note: processing can begin at age 16 years and 11 months, however permit will not be issued until the applicant is 17 years old).
- Submit form, fee and supporting documents to the Clerk at the Road Traffic Department.
- The Clerk will check all documents and if you meet the requirements, you will be presented with a receipt to take to the Cashier along with your fee payment.
- The Cashier will issue you with a receipt of payment. You should then return this receipt to the Clerk who will process your documents and issue a Provisional Licence.
You can apply for this service at:
Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarence Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
E-mail: roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Application for a licence to drive a motor vehicle
- Passport.
- National Insurance Card.
- Official Picture ID.
- Non-Bahamians should present Passport, Permit to Reside, issued by The Bahamas Immigration Department (Work Permit, Residency Permit, Spousal Permit or Permanent Resident Permit).
BS$15.00
Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarence Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
E-mail: roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs
Clarence Bain Building
P O Box N-1615
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 325-3323
(242) 325-6511
(242) 325-6519
Fax: (242) 322-8910