Provisional Driving License (PDL)
This is issued to an applicant who wants to undergo training in driving. It is endorsed in respect of any class or classes of motor vehicle which if he held a driving license he would be entitled to drive, in order that the applicant may learn to drive such class or classes of vehicle. This license is valid for three (3) months only but may be renewed for further periods of three months on payment of the prescribed fee.
REQUIREMENTS
- The applicant shall enroll in a licensed driving school and apply on-line.
- The holder of a PDL shall not be allowed to a drive on a road unless he’s in the company of a qualified driver holding a valid driving license for the class or classes the applicant has been permitted to drive.
Applications for Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) for driver learners has been moved to the TRANSPORT INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TIMS). The steps below provide the process for application for PDL.
For inquiries on TIMS, Email; tims.support@ntsa.go.ke or reach us through the free NTSA App available for download on Google Play Stores https://bit.ly/2mvNwVV
How do I apply for a provisional driving Licence in Kenya?
Log into the TIMS NTSA portal https://tims.ntsa.go.ke. Select driving licence. Select ‘Apply for smart driving licence’. Fill in the required details.
How to apply for a provisional driving licence
- Select driving licence.
- Select application for PDL, fill in the required details and pay the required fee.
- Download the PDL.
How much is PDL Kenya?
The application for the PDL is done through Kenya’s Government Service Portal E-Citizen Application , where a fee of Ksh 650 charged. The PDL becomes available after 24 hours.
Can I drive with PDL in Kenya?
REQUIREMENTS. The applicant shall enroll in a licensed driving school and apply on-line. The holder of a PDL shall not be allowed to a drive on a road unless he’s in the company of a qualified driver holding a valid driving license for the class or classes the applicant has been permitted to drive.