Madagascar Driver’s License and Permit

Madagascar Driver’s License : Getting your driver’s license or learner’s permit in Madagascar involves understanding the required procedures, documents, exams and eligibility criteria. This comprehensive guide outlines everything you need to know.

How to Get a New Madagascar Driver’s License

To obtain your initial Madagascar driver’s license:

Meet Eligibility Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass vision and medical exams.
• Complete traffic rules and signs learning.
• Pass theory and practical driving tests.

Enroll in a Driving School

• Take minimum 10 hours of theory lessons.
• Complete at least 15 hours practical lessons.
• Get trained to pass required exams.

Obtain Learner’s Permit

• Pass required theory exam.
• Apply and pay fee for 6-month provisional permit.
• Use permit to practice driving under supervision.

Pass Your Driving Test

• Take and pass the on-road driving test.
• Demonstrate safe driving knowledge and skills.

Get Your License

• Provide medical certificates, exam results, ID documents.
• Pay license fee and get photo taken.
• Receive new plastic card format license.

How to Renew a Madagascar Driver’s License

To renew an expiring Madagascar license:

• Licenses must be renewed every 5 years.
• Renewal notice will be sent prior to expiration.
• Visit licensing office and submit renewal application.
• Pay renewal fee.
• Have updated photo taken.
• New license will be issued.

Replacing a Lost or Stolen Madagascar License

If your Madagascar driver’s license is lost or stolen:

• File a police report about missing license.
• Bring police report to licensing office.
• Fill out replacement license application.
• Provide updated photo and pay fee.
• Temporary paper license will be issued immediately.
• New plastic license will arrive later.

How to Change Your Address on a Madagascar License

When you move within Madagascar:

• Notify licensing office of address change within 15 days.
• Provide proof of new address such as utility bill.
• Fill out change of address notification form.
• Pay administrative fee.
• Updated license will be mailed to you.

Taking the Madagascar Driver’s License Exam

To obtain your license, you must pass a theory exam:

• Study traffic laws, signs, rules, regulations.
• Schedule your theory exam appointment.
• Take 30 multiple choice question test.
• Score at least 25 correct answers to pass.
• Results given immediately after test.
• Pass is valid for 6 months.

Tips for passing your theory test:

• Review driver’s manual and practice tests.
• Arrive early, don’t rush.
• Read each question carefully before answering.
• Pick the most comprehensive answer choice.
• Don’t overthink simple questions.

Paying Traffic Fines in Madagascar

If you receive a ticket for a traffic violation:

• Fines may be issued immediately by police or mailed later.
• Pay minor fines at designated police offices.
• More serious fines require court appearance.
• Unpaid fines incur penalties and collections.
• Multiple violations can lead to license suspension.

To avoid fines:

• Obey posted speed limits and traffic signs.
• Maintain valid vehicle registration and insurance.
• Keep your license with you when driving.
• Comply with officer instructions if stopped.

Madagascar Driver’s License Services

Madagascar provides services related to driver’s licenses including:

• License issuance and renewals
• Replacement licenses
• Address changes
• Driving records and transcripts
• License suspensions and revocations
• Knowledge and road testing
• Medical reviews

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