About a temporary or special motor vehicle permit
A temporary motor vehicle permit is valid for 21 days and is used for a motor vehicle that is registered, licenced and roadworthy.
A temporary permit is used under the following circumstances:
- Delivering the vehicle within the Republic to the owner,
- Delivering the vehicle within the Republic by or to a motor dealer, or
- Registering and licensing purposes
Only one permit is issued per vehicle ownership.
A special motor vehicle permit is valid for three days only.
A special motor vehicle permit is used under the following circumstances:
- Testing such motor vehicle;
- Proceeding to or returning from a place within the Republic where repairs are to be or have been effected to such motor vehicle;
- Reaching an examiner of vehicles or mass measuring apparatus; or
- Repossessing such motor vehicle as contemplated in regulation 69
It is important to note that a vehicle with a special permit may not carry goods or passengers. There is no limit to the number of permits that can be issued per ownership.