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DRIVING IN UGANDA UGANDA DRIVER LICENSING SYSTEM (UDLS)

LICENSE FEES:
Whenever you drive in Uganda Application for a learner driving license:
you must have a valid driving 3 Months 60,000
license and you must obey the Application for a full driving license:
rules of the road at all times – 5yrs-330,000 | 3yrs-230,000 | 1yr-135,000
this is for your safety and the
safety of others too. Renewal of license:
5yrs - 310,000 | 3yrs - 210,000 | 1yr - 130,000
Exchange a Foreign driving license:
The speed limits are: 30km/h for urban areas 5yrs - 330,000 | 3yrs - 230,000 | 1yr - 135,000
and 100km/h on highways
Lost or misplaced your license:
Do not speed. Stick to the speed limits. 121,000
Do not use your cell phone while driving. PAYMENT FOR LICENSES:
Pay for a learner license, new driving license,
Do no drive without wearing a seat belt. a renewal, class extension, duplication or a
Ensure you have Third Party insurance and foreign exchange. Go to the UDLS website to
ensure your car is licensed. find out the steps for generating a PRN on the
URA website and MOWT e-services website
Do not drink alcohol and drive.
LOST YOUR LICENSE?
Do not drive recklessly. All you need is a) Police letter b) Pay for a
replacement of a renewal c) National ID
Children must be safe:
UDLS does not issue International Driving
Children under 5 years must sit in the back Licenses – for these you need to contact the
and use a child restraint AA (Automobile Association Uganda)
Children aged 5-12 must wear a seat belt in
the back UGANDA DRIVER LICENSING SYSTEM
57 Nasser Road, Uganda Railway Station,
When driving, be aware of pedestrians, Kampala
livestock, children, boda bodas and bicycles Toll Free 0800 211 002 / +256 414 660 540
on the roads. Uganda’s roads are busy and can info@udls.co.ug udls.co.ug
be chaotic at times. @UDLSOfficial (f i x)
Source of information: UDLS Uganda udls.co.ug
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