The driving licence in Lebanon shall be issued by the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, in accordance with the provisions of this law. The applicant must be at least 18 years old to obtain a licence for motorcycles and 21 years old for cars. The licence shall be valid for a period of 10 years from the date of issue. The applicant must provide all required documents and pass the necessary tests to obtain the licence.
Plain language: To get a driving licence in Lebanon, you must be at least 18 years old for motorcycles and 21 years old for cars, and apply through the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities. You will need to provide documents and pass tests to get the licence.
The driving licence shall be divided into different categories, including motorcycles, cars, and buses, each requiring a separate test and licence. The applicant must pass a written and practical driving test to qualify for each category of licence. The tests shall be conducted by authorized personnel and shall assess the applicant's knowledge and skills in driving. The applicant must also meet the required medical standards to obtain a licence.
Plain language: There are different types of driving licences in Lebanon, including for motorcycles, cars, and buses, and you need to pass separate tests for each one. You will need to pass a written and practical test to show you can drive safely and follow the rules.
The driving licence shall be renewed every 10 years, and the applicant must submit an application for renewal at least 30 days before the expiry date of the licence. The applicant must provide all required documents and pay the prescribed fees to renew the licence. The renewal of the licence shall be subject to the applicant meeting the required medical standards and passing any necessary tests. The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities shall have the authority to reject any application for renewal if the applicant does not meet the requirements.
Plain language: Your driving licence in Lebanon needs to be renewed every 10 years, and you should apply at least 30 days before it expires. You will need to provide documents and pay a fee to renew your licence, and you may need to pass medical tests or other assessments.
The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities shall have the authority to suspend or revoke a driving licence if the holder is found to have committed a serious traffic offence or if the holder is deemed to be medically unfit to drive. The suspension or revocation of the licence shall be subject to the provisions of this law and the regulations issued by the Ministry. The holder of the licence shall have the right to appeal any decision to suspend or revoke the licence. The appeal shall be made to the competent authorities within the prescribed time limit.
Plain language: The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities can take away your driving licence if you break serious traffic rules or if you are not fit to drive due to medical reasons. You have the right to appeal this decision if you think it is unfair.
The driving licence shall be a valid document for the purpose of identification, and the holder shall be required to carry the licence with them at all times while driving. The licence shall contain the holder's personal details, photograph, and other relevant information. The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities shall have the authority to verify the authenticity of the licence and to take any necessary action against any person found to be using a fake or altered licence. The holder of the licence shall be responsible for reporting any loss or theft of the licence to the authorities.
Plain language: Your driving licence is an important document that proves your identity, and you should always carry it with you when driving. The licence has your personal details and photo, and the authorities can check if it is real or not. If your licence is lost or stolen, you must report it to the authorities.