TRNC Driving Licence

[Belfast Belle]

Taken from the Cyprus Scene Web Page.

The Law changed for driving licence renewals in December 2015.

You can now obtain a licence renewal for a maximum of 10 years, You also do not need a Muchtar’s letter either if you don’t have an up to date Temporary residence stamp.

[harita]

Belfast Belle .. Do you or anyone know the cost of licences
3yr .. 5yr .. 10yr ..

[chiangbill]

3 Years. 285TL.

[TRNCVaughan]

Taken from the Cyprus Scene Web Page.

The Law changed for driving licence renewals in December 2015.

You can now obtain a licence renewal for a maximum of 10 years, You also do not need a Muchtar’s letter either if you don’t have an up to date Temporary residence stamp.

So, what do you need, apart from money?

[Belkin]

How much for 10 year licence?

[waddo]

Go onto BRS website and click on the "Living Here" tab - you do not have to be a member for this - all the information is there under driving!!

[TRNCVaughan]

Taken from the Cyprus Scene Web Page.

The Law changed for driving licence renewals in December 2015.

You can now obtain a licence renewal for a maximum of 10 years, You also do not need a Muchtar’s letter either if you don’t have an up to date Temporary residence stamp.

So, what do you need, apart from money?

Still don't know what we need, apart from money.
Photocopies? Old licence? Passport pics? etc.

[Dalartokat]

Taken from the Cyprus Scene Web Page.

The Law changed for driving licence renewals in December 2015.

You can now obtain a licence renewal for a maximum of 10 years, You also do not need a Muchtar’s letter either if you don’t have an up to date Temporary residence stamp.

So, what do you need, apart from money?

Still don't know what we need, apart from money.
Photocopies? Old licence? Passport pics? etc.

Waddo has explained what to do, it's all there for you to take note.

[wanderer]

http://www.brstrnc.com/index.php/lifest ... rth-cyprus
Motoring

Comments on driving habits in Northern Cyprus are not entirely positive but as long as you drive carefully and not overly fast you should not generally experience major problems. The roads between cities have been upgraded and are good, although small roads and those in towns still need improving.

Ideally you should carry your driving licence with you when driving and your tax renewal proof document should be kept in your car. Other original documents, such as insurance, log book, MOT and emissions certificate should be stored in a safe place and photocopies carried in the car. If stopped by the police, and you do not have the documents in the car you may be asked to produce originals at a police station within 48 hours. Failure to do so will result in a fine.

You must also carry two emergency triangles, first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher. All the normal regulations like wearing a seatbelt, not drinking and driving and refraining from using a mobile phone apply in the TRNC. Any infringements are punished heavily, especially for drink-driving. In addition, drinking (anything), eating and smoking are not permitted while driving.

“A sudden rush of new found wealth from the sale of land has led to ownership of powerful cars and 4x4s by people with little or no experience. Care has to be taken, especially near nightclubs and of drivers from mainland Turkey who are used to driving on the right.”
Traffic offences and fines

The BRS has compiled a list of traffic offences together with the appropriate penalty cost and the number of points that go on your TRNC driving licence. These are currently being translated and will be made available shortly.

Driving Licences

You can use your UK driving licence during the 90 days of your entry visa but if you are using your licence for a collective period of over 90 days in one year, the law states that you must make an application for a TRNC driving licence. Failure to do this is frowned upon by the police and could cause problems if in the future you are involved in a road traffic accident.

Driving licences are issued by the Driving Licence Directorate, a part of the Income and Tax central Office of the Ministry of Finance. The directorate is at Salih Mecit Street, Lefkosa (Behind the Turkish Airlines main office)

Foreigners in North Cyprus on a visit visa may use their national driving licence for up to 3 months.

Those wishing to drive for longer than 3 months should apply for a TRNC licence. Requirements are -

a) Passport bearing a residence stamp, a photocopy of photo page and permit
b) 2 passport size photos
c) Original and a photocopy of the national driving licence
d) Application form
e) Fee (depends on validity of licence – 1,2,3, or 5 years; at a cost of 145 TL, 210 TL, 285 TL and 430 TL respectively, as at 1st JAN,2016)



RENEWAL
As of the 1st JANUARY 2016 a new system for renewing your TRNC driving licence has come into effect. You can now apply for a licence renewal for up to a 10 year period at the current cost of 710 TL

To renew your licence all of the above are required except you need to produce your last TRNC licence instead of your national driving licence and whether or not you hold a current Temporary Residence permit you do not need a Muhtars letter as part of the application process.

Collection of your new licence is at present 4 weeks.

[wanderer]

If I am reading this correctly you need a TRNC licence if you do 90+ in a rolling year in a cumulative form in 42 days 35 days 30 day rolling 12 months

But you also need residency to get the licence which you can not get if you are there for for a limited period

[jofra]

If I am reading this correctly you need a TRNC licence if you do 90+ in a rolling year in a cumulative form in 42 days 35 days 30 day rolling 12 months

...but what if you hire/drive a car for (say) 21 days in each visit (totalling 63) - do you still have to apply for the TRNC licence?
And what if you do hire for over the 90 days in total, but only actually drive every third day......
Could carry on picking holes for 90 days or more - could be profitable for lawyers!

[suecheshireuk]

If I am reading this correctly you need a TRNC licence if you do 90+ in a rolling year in a cumulative form in 42 days 35 days 30 day rolling 12 months

But you also need residency to get the licence which you can not get if you are there for for a limited period

You don't need residency to get a licence, many over 60's have used the muhtar letter instead. Sue.

[wanderer]

Thanks for that information Sue

[Muad_dib]

Does anyone know how far in advance of your current licence expiring can you apply?