DRIVETECH CENTRAL encourages anyone on their Learner Licence to go for their Restricted licence as soon as possible before the new system gets implemented and anyone on their Restricted Licence to get their Full Licence ASAP.

Defensive Driving Courses currently still reduce the time between Restricted and Full Licences - until the end of 2026. 

Demerits could add time to a restricted licence from 7 May 2026 The Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2026 has now been passed into law. This legislation enables the graduated driver licensing system (GDLS) changes announced in February.   

Most of the changes come into effect on 25 January 2027. 

The clean driving requirement for restricted licence holders starts on 7 May 2026.  

For each time restricted licence holders get demerit points between 7 May 2026 and 24 January 2027, 6 months will be added to their restricted period on 25 January 2027. 

If they move on to their full licence before 25 January, they won’t need to wait any extra time.