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Following the advice of the health and safety construction site management, the driver and vehicle licensing department would like to inform the general public that counters will be closed today as the area has been declared UNSAFE!!!!!!

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

The Ministry of Transport wishes to advise members of the general public of the following changes to contact telephone numbers at the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Department (DVLD)

• Driving, Theory Tests and Learners - 200 64358
• Driving Licence and International Driving Permit - 200 70571
• Vehicle Registration - 200 68363
• Motorcycle Compulsory Basic Training - 200 50287
• Commercial Permits - 200 51520
• Accounts - 200 64357

Please note that telephone number 200 51603 is no longer available and will in future be removed from telephone directory listings. The Government apologises for any inconvenience caused.

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING DEPARTMENT – CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Department would like to remind individuals who are interested in renewing their Certificate of Professional Competence that this will be offered for two consecutive weeks commencing 31st October 2022 until 11th November 2022 by Mr. John Reape at Bleak House training facility.

Those wishing to attend should complete the relevant application forms and hand them in at the DVLD Licensing Office counters so that slots may be allocated.

Office hours are 08:30 – 12:30 Monday to Friday.

On another note, the Department will extend the Closure of HGV lane at Motor Vehicle Test Centre until Friday 28th October 2022.

TECHNICAL NOTICE - ONLY FOR PERSONS THAT ARE LEGALLY RESIDENT IN SPAIN THAT OWN A GIBRALTAR DRIVING LICENCE.

FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, GIBRALTAR DRIVING LICENCE HOLDERS WHO ARE NOT LEGALLY RESIDENT IN SPAIN DO NOT REQUIRE AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT WHEN DRIVING IN SPAIN.

The period which allows for persons legally resident in Spain to continue to have their Gibraltar driving licences recognised in Spain has been extended again up to 31 December 2021.

With respect to the recognition of Gibraltar driving licences for persons visiting Spain, the position remains as set out in the Government’s Technical Notice of 15 June 2021.

GIBRALTAR DRIVING LICENCE HOLDERS WHO ARE NOT LEGALLY RESIDENT IN SPAIN DO NOT REQUIRE AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT WHEN DRIVING IN SPAIN .

The Gibraltar Government continues to provide reciprocal treatment, in Gibraltar, for visitors to Gibraltar or persons resident in Gibraltar, under the same terms. Further information.

This Notice is meant for guidance only.
Further information can be sought from [email protected]

DVLD COUNTERS NOW OPEN AT MOT TEST CENTRE, EASTERN BEACH

We are pleased to inform you that DVLD counters at the Eastern Beach MOT test centre are now open to members of the public.

We remind those who prefer to use online services that a total of 13 DVLD services are available. To access these services, please go to www.gibraltar.gov.gi/ecounterservices

Services currently available online are as follows;

• Apply for compulsory basic training
• Apply for an International Driving Permit
• Apply for a driving licence
• Apply for a learner's licence
• Book a driving test
• Book a driving theory test
• Book a roadworthiness test (MOT)
• Buy or transfer a personalised registration number
• Change of address
• Change of vehicle ownership
• Disposal of a Motor Vehicle
• Duplicate logbook or road worthiness certificate
• Register a motor vehicle

Please also note that E-Hub services located at 323 Main Street has a team to help anyone who requires assistance using any of the e-gov online services but a counter service is not provided at this location.

DVLD RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATIONS THIS WEEK

Please note that all MOT Test Lanes are now fully operational.

If you had your MOT booking cancelled last week due to our staff having to isolate due to COVID-19, please note that you will be given an MOT extension until your next booking.

All Driving Exams, Compulsory Basic Training and Theory Tests are running as normal.

Tomorrow Tuesday 3rd August, the DVLD counters will be re-opening to the public. In the meantime, online applications continue to be accepted and these are being processed accordingly The DVLD staff is working very hard to remove the backlog.

Once again our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused due to our staff having to isolate. The health and safety of our employees, customers and partners remain our top priority

The DVLD team would like to apologise to all our customers for any inconvenience caused. We are working hard to resume all the DVLD services ASAP. Thanks for your understanding during these very challenging times. Keep safe.

Reduction of services at DVLD after several positive COVID-19 cases de The Government says that there have been several confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Department (DVLD).

Is you vehicle over four years old and needs an MOT test?

Remember you can book your MOT test online on the following link, it is quick and easy https://dvld.egov.gi/mot/

International Driving Permit NOT required to Drive in Spain

We are receiving numerous calls, enquiries and applications regarding International Driving Permits. We remind members of the public that these are not required to drive in Spain.

There is also no requirement to change vehicle’s number plate from an EU format to a non-EU format in order to drive in Spain and the rest of Europe.

On the other hand, and whilst this does not appear to have been the case to date, it is possible that, in future, the Spanish authorities may enforce requirements with respect to Gibraltar registered vehicles having to display GBZ stickers (legal requirement size) when being driven in Spain

The public is advised to err on the side of caution and display GBZ stickers on the back of their vehicles when driving in Spain.

The Full Technical Notice - Driving in Spain and in Europe (3) issued on the 15th June 2021 is copied below for ease of reference

https://www.gbc.gi/uploads/yoIZS_Technical_Notice.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTICE - International Driving Licence, Number Plates & GBZ Stickers

Technical Notice: Driving in Spain and in Europe.

On 31 December 2020, the Transition Period under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement came to an end. The end of the Transition Period brought an end to the what used to be the position prior to 1 January 2021 whereby Gibraltar, its citizens and its businesses, enjoyed EU rights. The end of the Transition Period brought about important changes.

Purpose.
The purpose of this Notice is to update the public on latest developments concerning the effect of those changes on the recognition of Gibraltar driving licences in Europe (including Spain) and other requirements motorists should be aware of when driving abroad.

Existing position.
Driving licences. The Government has previously explained that the UK Government has been engaged in discussions with individual European countries with a view to coming to arrangements on the continued recognition of driving licences on a reciprocal basis.
As a result of these ongoing discussions, it is today the case that Gibraltar driving licences need to be accompanied by relevant International Driving Permits (“IDPs”) only in the following countries in Europe:
• Croatia (1968 IDP required);
• Cyprus (1949 IDP required);
• France (1968 IDP required);
• Italy (1968 IDP required).

The UK Government remains in discussions with the above-listed countries and further updates to this Notice will be published as and when arrangements covering Gibraltar are made.
Spain – Visitors from Gibraltar.
In relation to Spain, it has now been established that motorists resident in Gibraltar who hold valid Gibraltar driving licenses will not be required to hold an IDP when driving in Spain as visitors. This is the case today and it will be the case after 30 June 2021.

Spain – Residents in Spain who hold Gibraltar driving licences.
If you are legally resident in Spain and you hold a Gibraltar driving licence you should take steps to exchange your driving licence for a Spanish one. You are advised to complete this step prior to 1 July 2021, this being the current date on which the window permitted to exchange your driving licence expires under the terms of the Spanish Real Decreto-ley of 29 December 2020.

Number plates and GBZ stickers.
There is no requirement for you to change your vehicle’s number plate from an EU format to a non-EU format in order to drive your vehicle in Spain and the rest of Europe. On the other hand, and whilst this does not appear to have been the case to date, it is possible that, in future, the Spanish authorities may enforce requirements with respect to Gibraltar registered vehicles having to display GBZ stickers when being driven in Spain. The Government would therefore advise the public to err on the side of caution and display GBZ stickers on the back of their vehicles when driving in Spain.
Required formats for these stickers are as follows:
The dimensions of the ellipse should be at least 240mm in width and 145mm in height. The letters “GBZ” should have a minimum height of 80mm and their strokes are required to have a width of 10mm. The letters should be painted in black on a white ground of elliptical form with the major axis horizontal.
For motorcycles, the dimensions of the ellipse may be reduced to 175mm in width and 115 mm in height.
Stickers can be sought from any of the Post Office counters at 104 Main Street or from any other retailer provided they comply with the above described format.
Rules with respect to the displaying of stickers differ in other European countries. In particular, stickers are not required in all European countries. However, since it is always the case that in order to drive a Gibraltar registered vehicle from Gibraltar to another European country by land you would need to transit Spain, drivers are advised to adhere to the rules applicable in Spain. These are the rules described above.

Further information.
This Notice is meant for guidance only.

Further information can be sought from the Gibraltar DVLD: Email: [email protected]. Telephone: +350 20051603.

A TOTAL OF 13 DVLD SERVICES AVAILABLE ONLINE

We are pleased to offer many of the DVLD services online. To access these services, please go to www.gibraltar.gov.gi/ecounterservices

This will avoid you having to queue and all the documentation can be provided electronically. DVLD services currently available are as follows;

• Apply for compulsory basic training
• Apply for an International Driving Permit
• Apply for a driving licence
• Apply for a learner's licence
• Book a driving test
• Book a driving theory test
• Book a roadworthiness test (MOT)
• Buy or transfer a personalised registration number
• Change of address
• Change of vehicle ownership
• Disposal of a Motor Vehicle
• Duplicate logbook or road worthiness certificate
• Register a motor vehicle
Note: Some services may require you to supply original documents

For those who prefer to go in person, please visit our counters at the Main Street Post Office. Opening hours between 09.00 to 14.00