Samoa Driving Licence or Driver Permit

Samoa Driving Licence : To get a driver’s license in Samoa, you must:

• Meet the eligibility criteria set by the Land Transport Authority (LTA)
• Study the driving handbook to learn traffic rules and signs
• Pass the computer-based rules theory test
• Take practical driving lessons with an instructor
• Pass the practical driving test
• Get a medical certificate certifying fitness to drive
• Submit your license application with documents
• Get your photo taken and collect your new license

Eligibility Requirements for a Samoa Driving Licence or Driver Permit

To qualify for a driver’s license in Samoa, you must:

• Be minimum 16 years old (18 for commercial vehicles)
• Pass the computer-based theory test on road rules
• Pass the practical driving test
• Be medically fit to drive with a doctor’s certificate
• Show proof of identity and residency

Step-by-Step Process for Getting a License

Here is an overview of the process for obtaining your first driver’s license in Samoa:

• Step 1: Study the driving handbook and learn road signs/rules
• Step 2: Register and pass the computerized theory test
• Step 3: Get a medical certificate from an approved doctor
• Step 4: Take required practical driving lessons
• Step 5: Schedule and pass the practical driving test
• Step 6: Submit license application form with documents
• Step 7: Provide proof of identity and residency
• Step 8: Get your photo taken at LTA office
• Step 9: Receive new plastic license card

Types of Driver’s Licenses Issued in Samoa

There are different license classes for different vehicle types:

• Class 1 – Motorcycles
• Class 2 – Light motor vehicles up to 7,000 kg
• Class 3 – Heavy motor vehicles over 7,000 kg
• Class 4 – Special types of vehicles

Minimum Ages for License Classes

• Class 1 – 16 years
• Class 2 – 16 years
• Class 3 – 18 years
• Class 4 – 18 years

How to Renew Your Samoan Driver’s License

To renew your Samoan driver’s license:

• Check expiry date on your license and ensure it’s due
• Get a new medical certificate certifying fitness
• Fill out license renewal application form
• Visit LTA office with documents
• Pay the license renewal fee
• Get a new photo taken at the LTA office
• Submit completed renewal application
• Collect your new plastic license card

Documents Required for Renewal

• Expired Samoan driver’s license
• Valid medical certificate
• Proof of identity like passport
• Completed renewal application form
• License renewal fee payment

Replacing a Lost or Damaged Samoan License

If your Samoan driving license is lost, stolen or damaged, you must replace it within 14 days by:

• Reporting loss/damage to police and getting a report
• Going to LTA office with documents
• Filling out the license replacement application
• Providing police report and proof of identity
• Paying replacement license fee
• Getting new photo taken at LTA office
• Collecting replacement plastic license card

You’ll get a temporary paper license valid for 14 days until the new permanent license is ready.

Changing Your Address on Your Samoan License

When changing your residence in Samoa, you must update your address on your driving license within 14 days by:

• Visiting your local LTA office in-person
• Filling out the change of address notification
• Providing proof of new residential address
• Submitting your current license
• Paying fee for address change on license
• Getting an updated plastic card license

Your old license will be cancelled and replaced with the new address license.

Taking the Theory and Practical Driving Tests

To qualify for a Samoan driver’s license, you must pass a theory test and practical driving test.

Theory Test

• Computer-based multiple choice test
• Tests knowledge of road signs, rules, fines
• Offered in Samoan and English
• Must score at least 80% to pass

Practical Driving Test

• On-road driving test in applicant’s vehicle
• Assesses driving skills like parking, maneuvers
• Driving examiner gives instructions
• Fails result from dangerous errors
• Takes approximately 20 minutes

Traffic Violations, Fines and Penalties in Samoa

Some common traffic fines and penalties:

Violation	Fine
Speeding	100-300 WST
Running red light	300-500 WST
Distracted driving	300-500 WST
No seat belt	100 WST
Drunk driving	400 WST

License Suspension

• Suspended 3 months for major violations
• Suspended 6 months for very serious offenses
• License revoked for most serious violations

Driver’s License Fees in Samoa

Here are some common Samoan driver’s license fees:

Transaction	Fee
New license	20 WST
License renewal	20 WST
Replacement license	20 WST
Change of address	10 WST
International driving permit	20 WST
Theory test	10 WST
Practical test	15 WST

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